Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden Auction ” with black-enamelled eagles between

” with black-enamelled eagles between the arms of the cross

measuring 78 mm (w) x 32 mm (h))

32nd Division

A Kreigsmarine Wound Badge - Die-stamped blackened bronze

Pierce returned to the United Kingdom in December 1918 and was demobilized on June 21

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden Auction ” with black-enamelled eagles between(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a central raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed border bearing a raised 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 24 for maker Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.