Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by Friedrich Linden Archive His body was returned to

His body was returned to the United States and buried in Arlington National Cemetery

One worn on a black ribbon is impressed C71520 on reverse

(Orden Civil del Mérito Agrario

3 - An unlikely recruit for war

with a hook and catch on the opening for closure

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, by Friedrich Linden Archive His body was returned to(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, 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, the roller retaining an intact HJ issue Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing a makers code of M4 24 for Friedrich