Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt Buckle, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude Marked 20 on the bottom

Marked 20 on the bottom right with the reverse left blank

despite the ravages of the French Revolution

17 shillings

a gilt stippled ground bearing a pastiche of Mount Rushmore encircled by a gilt-edged white enamel belt inscribed in gilt letters ‘L’UNION RENFORCE LA VALEUR’ (Unity reinforces bravery)

The blade is the polished variety

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt Buckle, By Klein & Quenzer GTRexclude Marked 20 on the bottom(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M5 276 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, with the roller retaining an additional unusual RZM label,