Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity gold wash nearly all gone/worn

gold wash nearly all gone/worn out

The sweatband also bears an embossed “EREL” mark

this type of an Arm badge was worn by an Officer in charge of a fire fighting unit within a factory or an industrial complex

bearing an inscription of “KRIM”

surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed JE MAINTIENDRAI (I will Maintain)

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity gold wash nearly all gone/worn(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