SCHUPO
Well-known member
Gents,
I picked this white EM dress belt up this weekend at a local KCMCC show. It is a private purchase whitened leather belt with the remains of a black felt backing for an enlisted box buckle such as those worn by mounted units. I think it is interesting in that the brass catch is riveted to the belt rather than being sewn. Also, notice the riveted catch is "D.R.G.M." marked indicating a limited legal protection for this set-up. The number on the catch seemingly indicates a time period circa 1897. A scarce belt that should go nicely with a Prussian EM buckle that is currently laying in a drawer.
I picked this white EM dress belt up this weekend at a local KCMCC show. It is a private purchase whitened leather belt with the remains of a black felt backing for an enlisted box buckle such as those worn by mounted units. I think it is interesting in that the brass catch is riveted to the belt rather than being sewn. Also, notice the riveted catch is "D.R.G.M." marked indicating a limited legal protection for this set-up. The number on the catch seemingly indicates a time period circa 1897. A scarce belt that should go nicely with a Prussian EM buckle that is currently laying in a drawer.