Germany, Hj. A Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude Stalag XVII-8 Patch (three-color embroidery

Stalag XVII-8 Patch (three-color embroidery on white cloth

the reverse is marked with two stamps

In an interview conducted by the Department of Pensions and National Health in Ottawa

With the death of the last surviving knight

constructed of a row of interwoven strands of Russian braiding in silver bullion wire

Germany, Hj. A Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude Stalag XVII-8 Patch (three-color embroidery(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia in its talons, within a ribbed wreath bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a clasp and swivel attachment prongs, bearing a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code KH24 for Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 50 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.