Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt, with Buckle, by Brüder Schneider visually-hidden crowned monogram of King Vittorio

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

naming is officially impressed in block capitals

original frayed triangular ribbon with hook and eye

with a central raised anchor overlaid by crossed swords on a pebbled background

He also served as staff officer at the Royal Military College of Canada in Kingston

Germany, Heer. An EM/NCO’s Belt, with Buckle, by Brüder Schneider visually-hidden crowned monogram of King Vittorio(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