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WWII GERMAN BUCKLE - HITLER YOUTH (2) -
The HJ was originally Munich-based only. In 1923, the
organization had a little over one
thousand members. In 1925, when the Nazi Party had been refounded, the membership grew to over
5,000. Five years later, national HJ membership stood at 25,000. By the end of 1932 it was at
107,956. At the end of 1933, the HJ had 2,300,000 members. Much of these increases came from the
more or less forcible merger of other youth organizations with the HJ.
This is a WWII German belt buckle. As used by the Hitler Youth during the Nazi era. Of
aluminum construction.
The design of the buckle consists of two ropes, one inside the other, forming
a circle. The center of teh circle has an HJ eagle with the head facing right. The feet of the
eagle are clutching the diamond shape HJ emblem. A swastika is placed in the center of
the diamond.
The inside section formed by the two ropes is enhanced with a ribbed pattern. The words "Blut und Ehre"
which translates to "Blood and Honour" are scrolled along the upper side.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German belt buckles. Multiple detailed photos of a specific
sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German belt buckle worth?". A price guide is included
here to address this question. The value of the belt buckles is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can
be observed. The present worth of the German belt buckles in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The belt buckles of the Third Reich came in a variety of designs. There were over 100
different types developed. Even the non-military belt buckles often displayed the
swastika as a means to show support of the Nazi party.
The high quality and intricate designs have made the German belt buckles of World
War Two a desirable military collectible.
This is a picture of the back of the Hitler Youth buckle.
Manufacturing markings and
RZM information
is stamped here. The markings read M/4/27. Both, the word RZM and the
other marking are surrounded by a circular shape.
This belt buckle is currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to
tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must
become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this
belt buckle. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the buckle.
If you have an interest is seeing other belt buckles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our
WWII German Belt Buckles identification guide. Where we
cover belt buckles from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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