Here is a rare one for ya. willie

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wow!,,that is a rare one,,,

Looks like the one on the captain of the German gunboat in the movie "African Queen"
Nice find rare piece

Willy,

This is the first time I've seen this fine style of buckle, it's a beauty! Most all the others that were attributed to Kaiserliche Marine/Schutztruppen only had the crown, motto and laurel leaves.

Have you ever seen another example like this one, with the anchor and oak leaves?

Anyone have an "in-wear" photo?

Nice!

Bill

Personaly this is the only one I have seen in hand or book. I have been collecting buckles for 20+ years. When I first looked at it my reaction was (what the!) and I got to have that.

Willie,

Thanks for sharing this little gem with us, I hope you might get a chance to share some more interesting imperial buckles with us in future ...

Willi