Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity The battlefield and logistical constraints

The battlefield and logistical constraints limited the applicability of conventional Allied doctrine of manoeuvre and firepower

chipping evident in the blue

and maker marked on back plate for Itska Lozinsky

with correct replacement Austrian ribbon

group troop shots on holiday

Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne certificate_of_authenticity The battlefield and logistical constraints(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of a silvered aluminum alloy, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a circular ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a crank catch and with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, along with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and a