Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt Auction Archive 5 mm (w) x 39

5 mm (w) x 39 mm (h))

demonstrating minor soiling to the white disc (possibly consistent with moisture-induced bleeding of the swastika dye)

to Trooper John R

42 mm x 99 mm

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt Auction Archive 5 mm (w) x 39(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a central raised 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 loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of Giesse & Schmidt, Ruhla, a code of K. H. 40 for Koppelschlosshersteller 40 (belt buckle manufacturer 40, corresponding