Germany, Hj. A Hj Member’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold constructed of silvered zink and

constructed of silvered zink and measuring 30 mm (w) x 28 mm (h)

He was previously struck off strength as missing

Upon re-enlisting with the Canadian Army

Five days later

1880  in Manchester

Germany, Hj. A Hj Member’s Belt Buckle, By F.w. Assmann & Söhne Hold constructed of silvered zink and(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, set within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment prongs, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code 17, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with minor oxidation