Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Special Grade for 50 Years

Special Grade for 50 Years

A Soldbuch protective cover

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centre obverse presents a crowned rampant lion on black enamel background in a blue enamel surround with the inscription L’UNION FAIT LA FORCE beginning at 7 o’clock

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Special Grade for 50 Years(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of nickel plated brass, the obverse bearing a central German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating