Germany, Sa. A First Pattern Sturmabteilung Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Newly Listed star insignia and coded "24/3"

star insignia and coded "24/3" at the lower left

1914 First Class War Merit Cross - Bronze

Instituted 1946

on original swapped ribbons as placed by the veteran

Palm’s euphoria over the discovery quickly turned to concern for the wreck’s protection

Germany, Sa. A First Pattern Sturmabteilung Enlisted Personnel Belt Buckle Newly Listed star insignia and coded "24/3"(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.