Prussia, Kingdom. An 1847 Pattern Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Archive The absence of hallmarks is

The absence of hallmarks is not typical for a piece of French manufacture

this time to the 1st Canadian Labour Battalion at Shoreham on December 18th

(1870-1918 issue)

marker marked "PHILLIPS ALDERSHOT"

1916 at Norwood

Prussia, Kingdom. An 1847 Pattern Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Archive The absence of hallmarks is(Grtelschnalle). Constructed of partially silvered brass, the obverse bearing a central raised crown, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) with laurel branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 60 mm (w) x 52 mm (h), a scarce early example in extremely fine condition.