Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of a fine quality example

a fine quality example

interruption in the bullion on the frame of the shield at the left

This Italian-made cap is in an overall very fine condition

insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels

Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of a fine quality example(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