Original German NSKK EM/NCO’S BELT BUCKLE. (Koppelschloß) Scarce Nickel Plated With Belt And Cross Strap Certified

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Original German NSKK EM/NCO’S BELT BUCKLE. (Koppelschloß) Scarce Nickel Plated With Belt And Cross Strap Certified.  The development of the NSKK, National Sozialistisches Kraftfahr Korps, (National Socialist Motor Corps), can be traced back to 1923 when the SA introduced a Kraftfahr Abteilung, (Motor Section), to transport personnel as required. In 1928 the SA Motor section was expanded to Kraftfahrstaffeln, (Motor Squadrons). In an attempt to create a national motor corps the NSAK, National Sozialistisches Automobil Korps, (National Socialist Automobile Corps), was formed in April 1930 as a NSDAP auxiliary organization subordinate to the SA. In early 1931 Adolf Hühnlein was appointed as Chief of the NSAK and proposed a name change to NSKK, which was officially accepted in April 1931. Before the introduction of a standardized belt buckle the NSKK used the SA pattern rectangular buckle in a variety of styles usually nickel or chrome-plated over brass or steel. The 50mm x 65mm, slightly convex, stamped alloy, nickel plated, one-piece construction buckle features, to its obverse, a plain field upon which is an embossed, political-style national eagle clutching the laurel surround to a mobile swastika on a slightly domed, plain field. The eagle’s head falls on the inside of a ribbed border with simulated twisted rope trim to its inner and outer edges. The ribbed border, which is 40mm in outside diameter, has a spray of oak leaves to its base, with the eagle’s wings extending into it at the top. To the reverse is its raised buckle catch, and a prong bar with dual prongs, for the belt’s retaining tongue. Maker code and the RZM stamp.Has the original black leather waist belt and original cross strap with hooks. Leather is very nice.  In good but used condition with some very light scratches to the Nickle Silver finish and the leather.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 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. Excellent Rare EXAMPLE!