Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of streaking evident in the black

streaking evident in the black characters

insignia in silver gilt with red and white enamels

interruption in the bullion on the frame of the shield at the left

with embroidered railway pattern insignia and oakleaves in yellow threads

This Italian-made cap is in an overall very fine condition

Germany, HJ. A Rare Member’s Belt Buckle, Crank Catch Variant, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Republic of streaking evident in the black(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of a silvered aluminum alloy, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a circular ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a crank catch and with attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, Ldenscheid, along with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and a