Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity He signed his Attestation Paper

He signed his Attestation Paper (42063) on September 24

the obverse bearing a silvered bronze oak leaf branch in fine detail

surrounded by an enameled red border inscribed JE MAINTIENDRAI (I will Maintain)

The sweatband also bears an embossed “EREL” mark

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden certificate_of_authenticity He signed his Attestation Paper(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of nickel plated brass, the obverse bearing a central German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating