Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt Buckle, By Wilhelm Schröder Archive cartouche maker marked "Antigua Vilardebo

cartouche maker marked "Antigua Vilardebo Y Riera Fabricado en Cuba"

consisting of dual straps set into the reverse just underneath the waistband

and bouncing over ruts in the early models of motor cars

five decorations were awarded to Prussian generals already awarded the Black Eagle Order

maker marked "1" (for Deschler) and "900" (silver) on the edge of the lower arm

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt Buckle, By Wilhelm Schröder Archive cartouche maker marked "Antigua Vilardebo(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mitglieder). Constructed of injection moulded aluminum, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, set 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 46 for Wilhelm Schrder, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 58 mm (h), in near extremely fine condition.