Germany, Hj. An Early Hj Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Hold depicting a Griffin

depicting a Griffin

a unique reflective quality in the bullion wraps

The War Office could not be persuaded to introduce variations in the chevron scheme to suit every British Empire force in a global war that spanned most of the world’s oceans and continents

Footnote: Neraltino Flores Dos Santos

the reverse with an inscription of “FRIEDRICH AUGUST MEDAILLE” surrounded by oak leaves

Germany, Hj. An Early Hj Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Hold depicting a Griffin(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised bronze applique consisting of a raised mobile swastika within a circular laurel leaf wreath, the reverse with a grooved attachment prong, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 35 mm (h), minor oxidation evident, in overall better than very fine condition.