Brass Buckle 1895 Pattern of Bavaria ‘In Treue Fest’- \"steadfast in loyalty; firm in fidelity\". N 162. Brass Buckle 1895 Pattern of Bavaria ‘In Treue Fest’- \"steadfast in loyalty; firm in fidelity\". N 162. Antique & Militaria

In the Constitution of the German Empire, Bavaria was able to secure for itself extensive rights, in particular regarding military sovereignty. Not only did the army retain, like the kingdoms of Saxony and Württemberg, its own troops, War Ministry and military justice system, but it was also excluded from the Empire-wide regimental re-numbering of the army regiments and would only come under Imperial control in times of war. Bavaria also kept its light-blue infantry uniforms, the Raupenhelm (until 1886), the Light Cavalry and some other peculiarities. The officers and men of the Bavarian Army continued to swear their oaths to the King of Bavaria and not the German Emperor. Nevertheless, the uniform cut, equipment and training was standardised to the Prussian model. When field-grey uniforms were introduced, only the cockade and a blue-and-white lozenge edging to the collar distinguished Bavarian units. See Chapter four pages 76-100 of ‘German Belt Buckles 1845-1945 by Peter Nash. These brass buckles would have been worn by soldiers from the Bavarian region of Germany, and feature a crown with the motto of the Kingdom of Bavaria, "In Treue Fest". In good condition with only light staining to the front. The clasp is in perfect order. The price includes UK delivery. N 162.