Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Franke & Co. Hold constructed of heavy card stock

constructed of heavy card stock with a faux dark purple leather exterior liner

surrounded by the inscription "FRANZ JOSEF L

Parts of the regiment were placed on active service on September 1

including one depicting a full-coloured illustration of Crown Prince Wilhelm

"ALEXANDRA") Naming is British Army engraved in block capitals

Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Franke & Co. Hold constructed of heavy card stock(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 23 for Franke & Co., Ldenscheid, measuring 65 mm (w) x 49 mm (h), in extremely fine condition.