Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude John in multi-colored enamel

John in multi-colored enamel

with a wider pebbled gilt ring followed by a narrow gilt band

two Italian Air Force "Regia Aeronautica" Corporal Rank Chevrons (fine silvered bullion wire interlaced with white and black embroidery

Lacking the logistical support of road or rail networks

He retained enough control to land his plane behind German lines

Germany, Hj. An Em/Nco’s Belt Buckle, By Friedrich Linden GTRexclude John in multi-colored enamel(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of a silvered zink alloy, the obverse bearing a raised central HJ style German national eagle clutching a HJ insignia, within a ribbed ring 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 M4 24 for Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 60 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), most of the finish has been lost and