Germany, Hj. A Standard Issue Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Archive Measuring 30

Measuring 30

WWI Silver Merit Medal

prongs on the eagles insignia intact

The Simonds family was related to Ivor Maxse and Lord Milner

retaining wing nut unmarked

Germany, Hj. A Standard Issue Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Archive Measuring 30(HJ Koppelschloss). Constructed of polished nickel silver; the obverse with a standard HJ motif consisting of an eagle in the center, perched atop a HJ diamond that is surrounded by a serrated circular border with an inner and outer rope, and the HJ motto Blut und Ehre (German Blood and Honour); the reverse with a standard soldered catch and a double prong spring bar; marked with the logo of Assmann, A&S, RZM 17, as well as Ges. Gesch. on the reverse;