Germany, Sa. A First Pattern Sturmabteilung Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive marked "ROSSANO PALAZZO DELLA MADDALENA

marked "ROSSANO PALAZZO DELLA MADDALENA ALBA" on the inside lid

7 mm (w) x 54 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension

dated to 1871 to 1922

obverse centre with stylized red enameled cross on textured gilt background

the obverse presents the initials DRL surrounded by an oval wreath of oak leaves

Germany, Sa. A First Pattern Sturmabteilung Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Auction Archive marked "ROSSANO PALAZZO DELLA MADDALENA(Grtelschnalle fr Mnner der Sturmabteilung). Constructed of partially silvered bronze, the obverse bearing a raised Sturmabteilung (SA) style German national clutching a wreathed sunwheel style swastika, set within a ribbed ring bearing oak leaf branches, the reverse with swivel attachment claws, unmarked, measuring 62 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), with some loss of finish evident, in very fine condition.