Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden Republic of silver lid interior liner marked

silver lid interior liner marked A

His CBE recommendation appeared in the London Gazette on September 24

engraved on the front "PRESENTED BY / MAJOR GENERAL SIR F

measuring 116 mm x 78 mm

marked “Wächtler & Lange

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden Republic of silver lid interior liner marked(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