Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt And Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 3mm(w) x 51

3mm(w) x 51

" in gold on the lid

Instituted in 1979

in a ceremony presided over by the Duke of Brabant (the future King Leopold III) and Lieutenant-General Count Gérard Leman

1916 and taken on strength in the field the following day

Germany, Hj. A Member’s Belt And Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 3mm(w) x 51(HJ Grtel mit Schnalle). An HJ members belt and buckle, the former constructed of pressed blackened leather, one end riveted with a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end bearing a reverse tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, the tongue embossed with a leather composition mark reading CROUPON, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 81 cm (l), demonstrating moderate material fatigue, in better than very fine condition; the latter