Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of the top of the handle

the top of the handle marked “SS/T” and “J

demonstrating surface chipping and loss of finish throughout the enamel and base metal

08 mm (w) x 31

measuring 48 mm x 64

amended by Edict No

Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne United Republic of the top of the handle(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a circular ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a central loop emanating from a crimped base and with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 39 for F. W. Assmann & Shne,