Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt visually-hidden Bavarian Veteran's Association "BRw" insignia

Bavarian Veteran's Association "BRw" insignia overlaying a cross base inscribed "IN TREUE FEST" (Firm Loyalty)

button down epaulette straps on both shoulders

measuring (w) 41

the 88th became aware of their predicament upon seeing a Confederate officer leading a squad of men to their rear

presumably making him a member of the Olympics Committee

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt visually-hidden Bavarian Veteran's Association "BRw" insignia(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel silver, 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 attachment claws emanating from a functional roller, maker marked with the logo of Giesse & Schmidt, Ruhla, a code of K. H. 40 for Koppelschlosshersteller 40 (belt buckle manufacturer 40, corresponding