Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by Wilhelm Schröder
(HJ Gürtelschnalle für Mitglieder). Constructed of injection-moulded aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, set 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 “M4/46” for Wilhelm Schröder, Lüdenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.

