In "The Helmet Decals of the Third Reich" the author Ken Niewiarowicz
Order of Duke Peter Friedrich Ludwig - Officer’s breast cross
a knock came on the door and it was my station commander who said
the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “WINTERSCHLACHT IM OSTEN 1941/42” (“WINTER BATTLE IN THE EAST 1941/42”)
and Diamonds carefully edited in to the image
Germany, HJ. An Early Member’s SA-Style Belt and Buckle consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac In "The Helmet Decals of(HJ Grtel mit Schnalle). An early HJ members belt and buckle set, the former constructed of dark brown leather, one end riveted with a magnetic metal clip, the opposite end retaining a hidden brown leather tongue perforated with seven sets of dual eyelets, measuring 3. 5 cm (w) x 80 cm (l), demonstrating age appropriate material fatigue throughout, in very fine condition; the latter constructed of brass, the obverse bearing a raised German national