Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive Measuring approximately 510 mm across

Measuring approximately 510 mm across the shoulders

He left for home

surrounded by dolphins and mermaids

with snake motives to the left and right of the center oblique

Footnote: A note on the medal roll links together the seemingly difficult service numbers

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden Auction Archive Measuring approximately 510 mm across(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a central raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed border 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 24 for maker Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.