Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Instituted 24 December 1813 by

Instituted 24 December 1813 by Friedrich Wilhelm III

A small amount of ferric oxide in the quartz is what gave cairngorm stones their distinctive colour

crossguard and pommel showing nice patina

Sporadic holes consistent with mothing are evident throughout the exterior wool

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction Instituted 24 December 1813 by(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised 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 loop and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, the makers logo of F. W. Assmann & Shne, and a code of M4 39 for the same manufacturer, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm