German Early WWI Telegraph Buckle Rare and Exotic Flags There are tie strings which

There are tie strings which can be used to secure the flaps and also for use as a chin strap

The anodized scabbard is very good with the finish being approx

The army equivalent to this rank would be major

for holding the lanyard of the Deutsche Erwach Standarte

German Early WWI Telegraph Buckle Rare and Exotic Flags There are tie strings whichGerman Early WWI Telegraph Buckle This is made of a steel that would have been finished in silver. This one has lost the majority of its finish. It is a heavy duty stamped example that is convex in shape, and longer than the usual buckle. The front shows the Imperial crown in the center over an open ended wreath with the inscription "GOTT MIT UNS" (God is with Us) above. The interesting side brackets are riveted in place on either end on the obverse