Germany, Imperial. A Rare German South West Africa Native Identity Disc Republic of Completing the exterior features are

Completing the exterior features are two sets of three reinforced eyelets set into the waistband through which are fitted belt hooks

some loss of black finish evident to both the obverse and reverse

numbered 3942

A similar buckle is illustrated on page 433 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

On 19th August

Germany, Imperial. A Rare German South West Africa Native Identity Disc Republic of Completing the exterior features are(Deutsches Reich Passmarke fr Eingeborene in Deutsch Sdwest Afrika "Karibib"). Constructed of bronze, the obverse bearing a raised inscription of KARIBIB PASS topped by a crown, in turn situated above a stamped and toned identity number of 5518, perforated with a single eyelet for fob suspension, unmarked, measuring 35 mm (w) x 50 mm (l), a scarce identity disc in near extremely fine condition.