Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Archive Vivid 1 again (1913)

Vivid 1 again (1913)

silver wash almost entirely worn off due to age

(Verdienstabzeichen)

Ontario for discharge on June 20

It is no surprise therefore than an item belonging to the Obrenović Family found its way to "Hammer Galleries" in New York (the business is still in existence today)

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle Archive Vivid 1 again (1913)(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central 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 loop and dual attachment prongs, with an illegible reverse mark, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall fair condition.