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PRUSSIA – DRESS BROCADE BELT AND BUCKLE – OFFICER

SKU: 15-340 XES

$350.00

This is a consignment item. This is a dress brocade belt and buckle for a Prussian officer. The brocade belt is in fine condition, as is the gilt officer’s buckle.

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This is a consignment item. This is a dress brocade belt and buckle for a Prussian officer. The brocade belt is in fine condition, as is the gilt officer’s buckle.

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This is a consignment item. This is a dress brocade belt and buckle for a Prussian officer. The brocade belt is in fine condition, as is the gilt officer’s buckle.

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