Germany, HJ. A Belt and Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction with two downward-pointing stabilizing hooks

with two downward-pointing stabilizing hooks for secure attachment to an uniform

obverse with white enameled five armed star at centre

the lid bearing a gilded and wreathed number “40”

The blouse itself measures 420 mm across the shoulders and 480 mm in length overall

red and golden threads

Germany, HJ. A Belt and Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by F.W. Assmann & Söhne Auction with two downward-pointing stabilizing hooks(HJ Koppelschlo). An HJ belt and buckle, the former constructed of blackened leather, one end riveted with a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end retaining a hidden leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets for an adjustable fit, unmarked, measuring 4. 5 cm (w) x 94 cm (l); the latter constructed of nickel silver, the obverse bearing a raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an