(HJ Gürtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code of “M4/38” for Richard Sieper & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with minor scratching evident, in near extremely fine condition.