Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude 1917 and drafted at Seaforth

1917 and drafted at Seaforth by the 2nd Battalion a month later

Cambridge in 1907

1924 in Munich

Chief Machinist's Mate William Badders

reverse illustrating a crowned Virgin Mary and a crowned Christ Child fronting a large cross and backed by emanating rays

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle GTRexclude 1917 and drafted at Seaforth(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse with a central 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 dual attachment prongs, with an illegible reverse mark, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), oxidation and loss of finish evident, in overall fair condition.