Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Friedrich Linden Auction appendices

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two arms of the star re-enforced (seen from reverse only) otherwise in extremely fine condition

Hazara 1888

a British entrepreneur bought the whole lot from the British Government

Left ear drum is retracted and thickened

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Friedrich Linden Auction appendices(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse bearing a raised central HJ style German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing a raised inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code M4 24 for Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 60 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), most of the finish has been lost and