Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Franke & Co. Auction Archive Solingen - Measuring 345 mm

Solingen - Measuring 345 mm

Although only two of the six tanks assigned to support the Canadians managed to advance far enough to engage and terrify the enemy

Stitched onto the peak is an insignia consisting of a field-grey trapezoid

The collar is flanked on each side by tabs constructed of golden-yellow wool with buckram cores

The Republic of Vietnam authorized members of units and organizations that were cited

Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Franke & Co. Auction Archive Solingen - Measuring 345 mm(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 23 for Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 65 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.