United Kingdom. An 1853 Pattern Enfield Rifle Lock Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic This particular buckle is illustrated

This particular buckle is illustrated on page 265 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

unmarked but known to be made by "Griesbach i Knaus

situated within a silver ring bearing a hand-embroidered wire inscription of “SINCERE ET CONSTANTER” (“SINCERE AND UNWAVERING”)

the interior presents a rich purple silk lid and velvet recessed medalbed for star and boutonniere pin (not included with star)

The cap is fully surrounded by a fold-down side panel which is trimmed along the top edge with a black rayon tresse

United Kingdom. An 1853 Pattern Enfield Rifle Lock Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic This particular buckle is illustratedIn steel, a rifle lock marked TOWER with crowned GR cypher on the plate, original hammer, with interior sections numbered 868 under the mainspring, crowned 7, and 14 on the bridal, measures 175 mm (w) x 85 mm (h), exhibiting areas of rust and corrosion, remains very fine.