Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt And Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1916 and taken on strength

1916 and taken on strength in the field the following day

It is edged on all four sides with fine quality twisted wire fastened to the sides using invisible green threads

with a red lined interior - labeled “C

in a ceremony presided over by the Duke of Brabant (the future King Leopold III) and Lieutenant-General Count Gérard Leman

23 mm (w) x 39

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt And Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 1916 and taken on strength(HJ Grtel mit Schnalle). An HJ members belt and buckle, the former constructed of pressed blackened leather, one end riveted with a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end bearing a reverse tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the tongue embossed with a leather composition mark reading CROUPON, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 81 cm (l), demonstrating moderate material fatigue, in better than very fine condition; the latter