Germany, HJ. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne
(HJ Gürtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel-plated magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central 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 of “M4/39” for F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid, alongside the firm’s logo, measuring 63 mm (w) x 47 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.

