RARE Original German NSDAP (Nazi Party) SA Brown Shirts Matching Set SA “OFFICER’S” SHOULDER BOARD. (Schulterstücke) Pioneer With RZM Tag Certified

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RARE Original German NSDAP (Nazi Party) SA Brown Shirts Matching Set SA “OFFICER’S” SHOULDER BOARD. (Schulterstücke) Pioneer With RZM Tag Certified. The SA, “Sturmabteilung” (Storm-troops), were originally formed in August of 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, “Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei” (National-socialist German Worker’s-party). As with the Nazi party, the SA was structured along para-military lines. Most of its recruits were from the ranks of the various “Freikorps” groups of the day, composed mainly of disgruntled ex-soldiers, and they were first utilized at a Nazi party meeting in Munich in November of 1921. Shoulder straps were introduced for their uniforms in May of 1933, with significant changes made to them immediately before the outbreak of war. At that point, the use of two shoulders straps on the tunic and greatcoat was authorized. The use of gold chord for the ranks of Sturmbannführer through Standartenführer was discontinued in 1941. Second pattern (1939) shoulder board comprised of three interwoven cords in silver rayon upon a stiff, black wool base, which extends along its edge to form visible piping. The colored base reflected the branch of service of the wearer rather than, as had earlier been the case, their individual group. Black was used by “Pioneer (Engineer) SA”.  Still has the original RZM paper tag attached. Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good condition.  In Excellent condition. MATCHING SET! Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site. Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. VERY RARE artifact! don’t miss it! Excellent  CONDITION! . Great example! MATCHING SET!