Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmannn & Söhne GTRexclude that he had three years'

that he had three years' previous service as a Private with the Queen's Own Rifles

Measuring 98x148mm

the belt itself supporting two brass D-rings with a shoulder strap attached

Scabbard with few minor dents

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By F.w. Assmannn & Söhne GTRexclude that he had three years'(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a central German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, marked with the logo of maker F. W. Assmann & Shne, as well as a Reichszeugmeisterei logo and code 17, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.