Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Rare Transitional Variant, by Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed maker marked with RZM logo

maker marked with RZM logo and code “M9/77” for Josef Fuess

(Orden Pour le Mérite)

Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity provided by Dietrich Maerz

a 1939 Iron Cross II Class

the reverse featuring a white cotton twill liner showing underlying embroidery and guide threading

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Rare Transitional Variant, by Steinhauer & Lück Newly Listed maker marked with RZM logo(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, with post manufacture red and slate grey paint applied by the owner to simulate the colour scheme of period HJ membership badges, 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,