Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt GTRexclude on a replacement incorrect triangular

on a replacement incorrect triangular ribbon with hook and eye

(Heer Kragenspiegel für Männer der Panzertruppe)

3rd Class - Nine Years' Service

With the increase of mechanized equipment during the Second World War

both remains as extremely fine

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt GTRexclude on a replacement incorrect triangular(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a central raised 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 loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of Giesse & Schmidt, Ruhla, a code of K. H. 40 for Koppelschlosshersteller 40 (belt buckle manufacturer 40, corresponding