Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity bearing an inscription of “KRIM”

bearing an inscription of “KRIM”

Also set into the interior is a black cotton-blended liner

with a 432 mm long triangular magnetic steel blade demonstrating a factory-original finish

The sweatband also bears an embossed “EREL” mark

along with the blue enamels below

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity bearing an inscription of “KRIM”(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of nickel plated brass, the obverse bearing a central 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 catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating