Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Rare Transitional Variant, by Steinhauer & Lück Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic overlaid by a machine-embroidered Sturmabteilung-

overlaid by a machine-embroidered Sturmabteilung- (SA) Sports Badge insignia consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath overlaid by a sword on top of a mobile swastika

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because of the greatest complexity of modern life

the reverse featuring a handwritten inscription and notably posted to a recipient in Hermannstadt (now Sibiu

Germany, HJ. A Member’s Belt Buckle, Rare Transitional Variant, by Steinhauer & Lück Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic overlaid by a machine-embroidered Sturmabteilung-(HJ Grtelschnalle). Constructed of nickel plated magnetic steel, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching an HJ insignia, with post manufacture red and slate grey paint applied by the owner to simulate the colour scheme of period HJ membership badges, situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE (BLOOD AND HONOUR), the reverse with a loop and attachment claws emanating from a functional roller,