Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt, with Buckle, by Brüder Schneider visually-hidden the exterior of the lid

the exterior of the lid embossed with a silver frame along the outside of the lid

naming is officially impressed in block capitals

ghosted highlight evident on the reverse

crowned monogram of King Vittorio Emanuelle III in gold-coloured ink on the lid

secured in place with a single magnetic metal clip

Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt, with Buckle, by Brüder Schneider visually-hidden the exterior of the lid(Heer Grtel mit Schalle fr Mannschaften). A Heer EM NCOs belt and buckle, the former constructed of pressed and blackened leather, with one end stitched into a loop to accommodate a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end stitched with a hidden leather tongue perforated with an array of eyelets for an adjustable fit, the clip end bearing an illegible reverse hand etched inscription, otherwise unmarked, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 95 cm (l), demonstrating