Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Archive maker marked Ordenu Fabrika Riga

maker marked Ordenu Fabrika Riga Latvija W

then transferred four months later to the 15th Brigade on February 17

36 mm (w) x48

with a trophy-of-arms hinged to the top edge

Some awards were made to the living

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt Buckle, By Dr. Franke & Co. Archive maker marked Ordenu Fabrika Riga(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an 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 claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 23 for Dr. Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), retaining most of its original anodized