Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Klein & Quenzer United Republic of one of the swords is

one of the swords is missing its hilt

of fine early war quality

It states that Kanonier (gunner) Theodor Blume of the Flak Reserve Detachment 60 has passed his exam of the “E-Messdienst” (Entfernungs-Messdienst = range measuring duty) and is eligible for the title of “E-Messmann” (range measuring man)

Bronze Grade (dated June 1

Germany, Hj. An Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle, By Klein & Quenzer United Republic of one of the swords is(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching a 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 M5 276 for Klein & Quenzer, Idar Oberstein, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident to the obverse, in near