Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne GTRexclude the reverse maker marked “VATERLANDISCHE

the reverse maker marked “VATERLANDISCHE FAHNENFABRIK

disembarking in Halifax

as she had succumbed to tuberculosis of the lung

presenting light overall creasing and minimal scuffing of the edes

Belt buckle worn by Ustasha Officers

Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne GTRexclude the reverse maker marked “VATERLANDISCHE(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a crank catch and swivel attachment claws, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, and maker code of M4 39 for the same manufacturer, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with