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Well gang...I have a few HJ buckles - but this is my first HJ brocade. There's some wear to it, that's for sure but I'm quite happy with this recent addition! It's marked M4/22 for C.T.D.....or Christian Thedor Dicke. Here are some pics.... Cheers! Rob

Nice Ass man....uh, I mean ASSMANN buckles! hahahaha Nice to see the three variants.....I have the same types of HJ's in my collection - they are all special in their own right and should be collected in this manner (imo). Nice to see! Thanks bro! Rob

Great LW buckles. My drop tail is also a parade type buckle. I once had a one piece drop tail (combat buckle) but sold it. It was VERY worn compared to the parade type. These parade buckles are usually always in great shape (they didnt' get much use!). LW buckles are also known for all the variations in the eagle. I have about 6 or 7 LW buckles from different makers and they all display some slight changes in the way the eagle is represented! Great set of buckles there Stu! Lookin' good! Cheers! Rob

Cool! I have a couple small NSDAP youth buckles like that too! I like the differences in the eagle! Again, any chance at getting pics of the back of the buckles. HJ buckles are known for their markings....some have A LOT of markings. There are some without any! I like your DJ buckle too! Cheers! Rob

Have you ever been able to make out the name? That's pretty cool! Rob

Here's the last shot of the back at a different angle....Cheers. Rob

Here's the back....One piece construction....

Hey gang! Here's one of a bunch of buckles that have shown up lately! I will post the others as time permits...Here's a nice pre TR buckle that is getting hard to find! I've been looking for one of these for quite a while and I'm quite happy to have acquired this piece! Here are some pics....Cheers. Rob

I, and the others look forward to seeing your collection Paul! Won't be long before you're posting pics! Cheers! Rob

You're right! Never can get enough: I'm fighting the urge to try and find another!!! Cheers! Rob

Finally .... here it is with my 1895 Wurttemberg buckle.....father and son? hahahaha Cheers! Rob

Here it is with my other 1847, Prussian version!

Here are more pics....

Here's the back...

Hey gang....Well, 160 years old and still in pretty good shape! I just love this buckle. Showed up today and I'm pumped! It's my second 1847 but my first 50mm Wurt. Thought I'd share some pics!

My pleasure Nesredep! Just wish I could offer more info....what I really would like to see is a period picture of this buckle in wear!!! Haven't seen that yet! Cheers! Rob

Hey Paul....I don't know too much about this org. but I'll tell you what I know. It was formed in 1939 (by special decree on January 19) and used the open claw buckle until 1943, when this buckle was introduced. There were not many buckles like this one that were produced. It was composed of men from many different units such as the NSKK, the NSFK and the General Purpose Home guard. As the war went on, some of these men were even used in border patrols in the occupied territories helping auxilliary police. I've gotten this information from one of my Belt buckle reference books: the one produced by Angolia, so credit for this info certainly goes to him! That's about all I know....if anyone else has any information, I (and Paul too I assume) would love to hear more about this as an organization! Cheers! Rob

Yes....I know what you mean. It's like the eagle is looking at it! Cheers Mark! Rob

Hello Hardy! Thanks for that information! I appreciate it! Cheers! Rob

I have lots of brass SA's - and I love every one of them but.....this is my first molded alum! Cheers! Rob

Here's the maker's hallmark....The current theory on these buckles is that only 30 000 were produced!

the back....

Hey gang! Here's one that you just don't see come up often....I am quite happy to have added this to my collection! It's a nice SA Wehrmanschaft buckle (SA Internal Defense)....These buckles were only introduced in 1943, and there weren't too many produced. Of note, Christian T. Dicke was the only manufacturer of this buckle (M4/22). A welcome addition to the collection.... thought I'd share some pics! Cheers! Rob

last one....Hope you guys like it! Cheers! Rob

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