Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden visually-hidden Massachusetts Air National Guard Service

Massachusetts Air National Guard Service Medal (bronze

and deterioration of the visor

from 1854-1949

later marrying Jean Ellet in the inter-war years

Germany, HJ. A Belt Buckle for Enlisted Ranks, by Friedrich Linden visually-hidden Massachusetts Air National Guard Service(HJ Grtelschnalle fr Mannschaften). Constructed of nickel plated brass, the obverse bearing a central 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 catch and claws emanating from a functional roller, unmarked but demonstrating the characteristics of manufacture by Friedrich Linden, Ldenscheid, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), demonstrating