Early SA Buckle?

[BaselA]

Guys, this came out of a small group of woodwork items. I believe it is an early SA buckle, but also was told some of these were NSKK as well. Is there a way to tell?

Also, what is the approx value?

[Belten]

That is an SA buckle, but not necessarily an early one. The maker is Linden und Funke. As to the question of which organization used it, as far as I'm aware, there's no way to tell with any certainty.

[BaselA]

That is an SA buckle, but not necessarily an early one. The maker is Linden und Funke. As to the question of which organization used it, as far as I'm aware, there's no way to tell with any certainty.

Many thanks Belten. What would you say the ballpark value is?

[Belten]

Many thanks Belten. What would you say the ballpark value is?

I think these marked buckles are worth a little more than the unmarked ones. I'd place the value somewhere around $75. For an unmarked SA buckle in similar condition, I'd say about $65. Others may have a different opinion regarding value; I tend to value things at peer-to-peer prices rather than dealer figures.

[Belten]

By the way, take a look at the eagle. Besides the marking, the style of the eagle is also very characteristic of Linden und Funke. They used a distinctive eagle design as well as the pebbled and outlined swastika. Not many makers utilized that interesting and, in my opinion, attractive design.

[BaselA]

Thank you Belten, you have been immensely helpful.