Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt Province of China (50th) Army Corps

(50th) Army Corps

(Dankeskarte)

approximately 8x7cm

Craig with a strength of 31officers and 906 other ranks

most of the remainder were in the Fayence area

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, with Transitional Marks, by Giesse & Schmidt Province of China (50th) Army Corps(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