1847 Pattern Bavarian Army Belt Buckle

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Here we have a 1847 pattern Bavarian Army Belt Buckle (Koppelschloß).The two piece belt buckle is constructed out of a die struck, brass base and die stamped burnished nickel roundel. The obverse roundel depicts the Imperial king's crown on a smooth round background, which is above a half oak leaf and acorn wreath that is tied together at the bottom and is below the Bavarian Kingdom's motto: "In Treue Fest" (Steadfast in Loyalty). The wreath and motto are in front of a decorative line type pattern which is encircled by two twisted ropes and lies on a smooth rectangular backing. The reverse shows notched edges, three solder marks, a soldered on tombak catch and a tombak post/prong assembly. It shows typical age wear throughout. The buckle measures approximately 2 9/16 inches wide by 2 inches tall. A rare piece!