lach470 Posted September 14, 2007 Posted September 14, 2007 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
lach470 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Posted September 14, 2007 Here's the maker's hallmark....The current theory on these buckles is that only 30 000 were produced!
lach470 Posted September 14, 2007 Author Posted September 14, 2007 I have lots of brass SA's - and I love every one of them but.....this is my first molded alum! Cheers!Rob
Langemark Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) As you probably noted, several SA-Wehrmanschaften buckles, like yours, have a small default on the upper right wing (=viewers right). This was probably the result of a default in the dye.Mark Edited September 15, 2007 by Langemark
lach470 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 Yes....I know what you mean. It's like the eagle is looking at it! Cheers Mark!Rob
Paul R Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 I never even heard of this suborganization. Were these men from the Gestapo, like the GFP in the Heer and Luftwaffe? What type of insignia did they wear on their uniforms?Paul
lach470 Posted September 15, 2007 Author Posted September 15, 2007 (edited) 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 Edited September 15, 2007 by lach470
nesredep Posted September 15, 2007 Posted September 15, 2007 HiVery interesting information. RegardsNesredep
lach470 Posted September 16, 2007 Author Posted September 16, 2007 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
nesredep Posted September 16, 2007 Posted September 16, 2007 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!RobHiMay be soon we can see some. Best regardsNesredep
Wood Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Picked this up just before Christmas, a bit worn, but it will do me. Regards, Pete
lach470 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 A bit worn perhaps....but still such a great buckle! ....and original too! There are some very good reproductions out there at the moment! Your's is the real deal though! Looks great! Congrats! Rob
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