WWII GERMAN BUCKLE - SA -
The Sturmabteilung, abbreviated SA, (German for "Assault detachment" or "Assault section", functioned as a
paramilitary organization of the NSDAP – the German Nazi party. They played a key role in Adolf Hitler's rise to
power in the 1930s. Later the organization split. one part remained the SA while the other became the SS.
This is a WWII German buckle. As used by the SA during the war. Of brass construction. It
retains most of the original finish. The design consisted of a flat facia. Two ropes, one inside
the other, make a circle in the center. The SA eagle is placed inside the main circle. With
extended wings and the head facing right. Very nice detail to the plumeage. The eagle is
clutching a wreath with a swastika. The space formed between the ropes is divided in two
sections. The upper portion is adorned by tightly spaced ribs. The bottom section has a
wreath. The leaves are very nicely detailed.
This is a beautiful example of an eralier production buckle.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German belt buckles. Multiple detailed
photos of specific samples are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined aspects that should be
noted when inspecting a Third reich belt buckle.
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 information is brought to you courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com
|
|
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.
The back of the buckle is unmarked. Some of the buckles have markings while others do not.
Two weld spots can bee seen where the front piece was secured to the body. The catch is
type "Cave" which was commonly employed in the SA buckles. The prongs are attached to a
round swiveling structure that allows it to more over 180 degrees. This feature is very
helpful when attaching the buckle to a belt.
This belt buckle may currently be 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 buckle. Attention to the details is critical in
order to be able to determine the authenticity of the belt 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 Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
political and civilian buckles.
|