Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I

1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I

The Order was presented in a single class in recognition of acts of gallantry

some scratching and oxidation is evident to the metal

in Bamberg

Fraser had had his pea jacket stolen when on the clothesline at home

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of 1871 by Kaiser Wilhelm I(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with an unusual crimped loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 39 for F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48