Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Archive 2” (“AIRSHIP BATTALION NR

2” (“AIRSHIP BATTALION NR

Carlman fitted case of issue

285 and is commemorated on page 396 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

stitched together from wear

the inside lid lined in white satin and padded

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Archive 2” (“AIRSHIP BATTALION NR(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, 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 swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, the makers logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, and a code of M4 39 for the same manufacturer, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm