An Sa (Sturmabteilungen) Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed dual joined elasticized straps on

dual joined elasticized straps on the reverse

which support the accompanying Sam Browne belt

The primary mission assigned to the RLB was to protect the cities and population from hostile attacks

or "Strength through Joy"

He was appointed Temporary Warrant Officer 2nd Class on June 1

An Sa (Sturmabteilungen) Enlisted Man's Belt Buckle; Published Example Newly Listed dual joined elasticized straps onIn stamped brass field with silvered brass face plate affixed by two rivets, unmarked reverse, measuring 47. 8 mm x 62. 7 mm, worn, fine. This particular buckle is illustrated on page 174 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich, Revised Edition" by John R. Angolia and came from his personal collection. Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R. Angolia, who start collecting buckles, belts and