Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Hillenbrand & Bröer United Republic of unmarked but with physical characteristics

unmarked but with physical characteristics of French manufacture

with task inscription

5 mm with ribbon

a rare dagger hanger

In early 1899

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Hillenbrand & Bröer United Republic of unmarked but with physical characteristics(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central HJ style 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 loop and dual attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code 4 79 for maker Hillenbrand & Brer, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.