Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmannn & Söhne GTRexclude in aluminum with its ribbons

in aluminum with its ribbons

that he had three years' previous service as a Private with the Queen's Own Rifles

the belt itself supporting two brass D-rings with a shoulder strap attached

measuring 220 mm (w) x 139 mm (h)

intended for belt support hooks

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmannn & Söhne GTRexclude in aluminum with its ribbons(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a central German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, marked with the logo of maker F. W. Assmann & Shne, as well as a Reichszeugmeisterei logo and code 17, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.