Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden Auction A Kreigsmarine Wound Badge -

A Kreigsmarine Wound Badge - Die-stamped blackened bronze

which was a part of the 7th Cruiser Squadron of the Grand Fleet and later the 2nd Cruiser Squadron

The buckle is constructed of zink with an aluminum finish

inscribed "CITATION FOR THE LEGION OF MERIT Degree of Officer / Brigadier W

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle By Friedrich Linden Auction A Kreigsmarine Wound Badge -(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse with a central raised German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed border bearing a raised inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and dual attachment prongs, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code 24 for maker Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), in very fine condition.