Germany, Hj. A Standard Issue Belt Buckle Auction Klasse für 12 Jahre)

Klasse für 12 Jahre)

they drove him down to 8

A promotion certificate (210x294mm

for actions during the First World War (likely while still in the rank of Lieutenant Colonel)

Germany, Hj. A Standard Issue Belt Buckle Auction Klasse für 12 Jahre)(HJ Koppelschloss). Constructed of metal (magnetic), the obverse with a standard HJ motif consisting of an eagle in the center, perched atop a HJ diamond that is surrounded by a serrated circular border with an inner and outer rope, and the HJ motto Blut und Ehre (German Blood and Honour), the reverse with a standard soldered catch and a double prong spring bar, unmarked, measuring 65 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in overall good condition.