Germany, Hj. A Hj Member’s Belt Buckle By Hillenbrand & Bröer United Republic of Klasse für 25 Jahre mit

Klasse für 25 Jahre mit Etui)

the silver oval central medallion features a red enamel background with a figure standing beside a pillar

surrounded by a blue enameled ring with gilt inscription of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”

The intensity of the shell explosion also resulted in ‘obstructive deafness left ear due to destroyed membrane’ and nasal structure injury

Germany, Hj. A Hj Member’s Belt Buckle By Hillenbrand & Bröer United Republic of Klasse für 25 Jahre mit(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal obverse depicting central German national eagle clutching a HJ shield, within a ribbed ring inscribed Blut und Ehre (Blood and Honour), reverse marked with Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code 4 79 for Hillenbrand & Brer, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), in very fine condition.