Interesting grouping of two German belt buckles representing political and youth organizations of the Third Reich. The first is an SA (Sturmabteilung) buckle of one-piece brass construction, featuring the SA eagle above a central swastika within an oakleaf wreath, set against a ribbed circular field. The second is a Hitler Youth buckle displaying the motto “Blut und Ehre” encircling a central swastika and eagle, with RZM marking to the reverse. Instituted in 1933, these buckles symbolized affiliation and ideological service within party structures and youth training organizations.
Dimensions approx.: 2 x 2.5 in.
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Good. The SA buckle shows typical wear with surface patina and minor finish loss; the Hitler Youth example exhibits more pronounced wear with loss of plated finish and areas of oxidation consistent with age and use, though details and markings remain discernible.