Help from SA collectors would be appreciated

[David North]

I am trying to establish the presence of the earliest dated period photograph or even a dated Personal Ausweis, that clearly shows the traditional SA box buckle in wear.

Quite simply and ignoring all the reference works, I am trying to pin down the year when the buckle was first worn.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,

David

[sgstandard]

Buckle

There are many photos of SA men without shoulderboards wearing the SA "box" bucke, so you can be sure they were used prior to May 1933. I found a lot of really early photos of a box buckle being used. However, it is impossible to ascertain whether they are wearing an SA buckle or a WWI buckle. This will be a problem until you find a good closeup. Good luck!!

[David North]

Many thanks for the good luck wishes.

This quest is obviously more difficult from what I had originally anticipated.

It is the mid to late 1920's period which perhaps holds the elusive key.

Regards,

David