Germany, Empire. An Imperial German Army EM/NCO Belt Buckle Newly Listed He was discharged to Reinforcement

He was discharged to Reinforcement Etaples on July 17th

wreath and crown insignia on a bronze gilt starburst base

measuring 85 mm (w) x 142 mm (h)

Sovereign of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to Our trusty and well beloved Nicholas Hush Lawrence Watts Esquire Major in Our Indian Army / Greeting / Whereas We have thought fit to nominate and appoint you to be an Officer of the Military Division of Our said Most Excellent Order of the British Empire We do by these presents grant unto you the Dignity of an Officer of Our said Order and hereby authorise you to have hold and enjoy the said Dignity and Rank of an Officer of Our aforesaid Order together with all and singular the privileges thereunto belonging or appertaining

embroidered snake wrapped around a staff pole in black thread

Germany, Empire. An Imperial German Army EM/NCO Belt Buckle Newly Listed He was discharged to Reinforcement(Koppelschloss). A belt buckle constructed of magnetic, stamped metal in a matte olive drab finish, the obverse presents a central motif featuring a raised field depicting the Royal crown, surrounded by a series of two circular ropes with GOTT MIT UNS (GOD WITH US) inscribed in raised lettering on the top half of the circle, and two laurel stems tied together on the bottom half, the reverse presents a soldered on catch complete with dual prong cross