Germany, Hj. A Standard Issue Belt Buckle, By Klein & Quenzer Auction magnetic gilt metal crown and

magnetic gilt metal crown and eagle insignia

each strap with individual gilt numbers forming the number "25" flanked by gilt pips

An interwar manufacture example of a Luftwaffe Radio Operator & Air Gunner “Fliegerschützenabzeichen” badge by this maker

The younger Winter enlisted for Second World War service as a Private (SX25275) with the Australian Army

Handle consists of a D-shaped guard with quillion

Germany, Hj. A Standard Issue Belt Buckle, By Klein & Quenzer Auction magnetic gilt metal crown and(HJ Koppelschloss). Constructed of silvered steel; 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; marked RZM M5 276 for Klein & Quenzer, Oberstein an der Nahe on the reverse; measuring 64 mm