Original German WWII Early HJ Knife Belt with Solid Nickel Buckle by F. W. Assmann & Söhne Revolutionary War the planned invasion of Japan

the planned invasion of Japan

showing the expected wear of age

There is just a tiny bit of post manufacturer sharpening on the blade

which matches the design on the grip ferrule

during the First Barbary War

Original German WWII Early HJ Knife Belt with Solid Nickel Buckle by F. W. Assmann & Söhne Revolutionary War the planned invasion of JapanOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII Early Pattern German HJ solid nickel Belt Buckle (Koppelschlo). It is embossed on the top of the wreath with the HJ motto Blut und Ehre (Blood and Honor), over a State Eagle clutching the HJ diamond Emblem. The buckle body is solid bent nickel alloy, only seen on the early issue buckles, and is in great shape, with minimal oxidation. The attachment claw is aluminized steel, and does have some