Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden visually-hidden and deterioration of the visor

and deterioration of the visor

He was placed "On Command" at Ottawa for an Anti-Tank Course on November 5

105mm in length

from 1854-1949

Footnote: This is the helmet belonging to one of the elite guards (Khedive’s Iron Men) who guarded the Khedive (Viceroy) of Egypt and his palace

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden visually-hidden and deterioration of the visor(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