Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Steel Signal Telegraph Troop EM-NCO Belt Buckle African Militaria very possibly the Gunsmith whose

very possibly the Gunsmith whose name appears on the barrel:-

Let's have a drink

They do not look to have been cleaned in many years and are developing a desirable patination

Two overseas service bars on the left sleeve indicating 1+ year in overseas service

a completely new leather suspension

Original Imperial German WWI Prussian Steel Signal Telegraph Troop EM-NCO Belt Buckle African Militaria very possibly the Gunsmith whoseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice rare Imperial German WWI Prussian Steel Belt Buckle (Koppelschlo), designed for use by Signals and Telegraph troops. It is 105mm wide, intended to help distribute the load better, and has steel loops at either end, where a wire spool would be attached to let out cable. This buckle features the standard stamped metal box construction, which originally was painted, but has since all worn away. The