Description
On August 1941
the core demonstrates oxidation and refinishing
Type IV (1914-1916) Franz Joseph (Tapferkeitsmedaille)
measuring 59 x 81mm
overall enamels intact
Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Late-Period Example, by Overhoff & Cie consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac On August 1941(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered feinzink, the obverse bearing a central raised 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 loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 27 for Overhoff & Cie, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating