Very Rare 3 Page Letter Written By SS Leader Heinrich Himmler to SS-Obergruppenfuhrer Richard Walther Darré.  Darré was one of the leading Nazi "blood and soil" (Blut und Boden) ideologists and was a high-ranking functionary in the SS and the seventh most senior commander in the organisation. Himmler also appointed him the Chief of the Central Office of Race and Settlement of the SS. The letter reads, “On the occasion of your birthday I hasten to convey to you the wishes that come from a friend's heart. May the new year bring you, above all, a return of your health which is the prerequisite necessary to master our destiny which is not a paltry one. An old map of Bohemia is my personal gift to you...I hope that the Damascus sword will also meet with your fond reception. I arrived at Gmund yesterday. I had an enormous mass of work to accomplish. Beginning tomorrow I will be celebrating the Day of German Art for three days...thereafter I am planning to go off on a fortnight's vacation...Murge spent 14 days at the Ostsee with Pegge, the best thing they could have done...And now, a firm handshake and Heil Hitler. Yours in friendship, H. Himmler”. On Himmler's personal stationary with  hand addressed  envelope with Himmler's SS embossed seal. VERY RARE IN THIS FORM. in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.   Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. Do not miss this investment grade rare historical document.

SOLD Herman Goering's Personally Owned Silver Knife Recovered Under His Home Oberalzberg By A U.S. Soldier. This is Herman Goering's family crest set from his personal service set used in home at Obersazberg and found in the air raid tunnel under his home. This tunnel was called by some U.S. 101st Airborne soldiers who found it "Alladin's Cave". In this "cave" was a hoard of silver and valuables and fine art  stashed there by Goering during the last days of WWII (see photos of some of the items found). This knife has all the correct hallmarks. Goering was the number 2 person in the Third Reich and was know for fancy extravagant wealth.  He was the top Nazi next to Hitler and was tried and convicted at the Nuremberg trials. After his his conviction he cheated the hangman by taking poison. This knife was taken by a U.S. Soldier during WWII as “Loot” or “Trophy of War”. This Goering silver pattern was found in his personal home at Obersalzberg near Berchtesgaden, Germany  in May of 1945. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided. An amazing historical artifact from the 20th century’s most infamous bands of characters. We have just a few pieces of silver and it always sells very fast when we get it. Don’t miss your chance to own a real museum authenticated piece with solid Museum provenance. Please see our other Goering silver on the web site. Third Reich silver is a great investment item and the prices keep going up and with Museum provenance makes this a rare and desirable piece. Very RARE!

SOLD Original WWII Period German 1935 NSKK AUGSBURG GILBHARD BADGE Brought Home By A U.S. Soldier Certified. Die-struck alloy construction badge. Badge takes the form of a large, 35mm x 54mm, NSKK eagle sitting in front of a hand. Badge reads "NSKK I/M 87 Standerweihe u. Vereidigung Augsburg Gilbhard 1935" Pin-back device is intact. Attractive badge. Scarce. Brought home by a U.S. Veteran as a trophy of war. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. 100% guaranteed to be authentic 1935. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Exceedingly Rare German Document Signed (Autographed) By Hitler, Goering, And Blomberg Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History And 3rd Party Certification. You wanted the best, we give you the best! Mega Rare! Investment quality. Original signatures of Adolf Hitler, Hermann Göring and Werner von Blomberg on a certificate of appointment for Major Erich von Falkenhayn to the lieutenant colonel  as head of the Wroclaw liaison office of the Air Command III, issued in Berlin on April 20, 1935 with very nice ink signatures by "Adolf Hitler" and and "Göring" and "v.Blomberg" as countersigners. The  sheet is unfolded, has residues of a paper clip on the top, otherwise it is in very good condition. Erich von Falkenhayn entered the King's Infantry Regiment (6th Lorraine) No. 145 as a lieutenant on March 22, 1900, where he was employed as a company officer. Between October 1, 1908 and June 30, 1911, he attended the war school, where he was promoted to first lieutenant on October 18, 1909. After attending the war school, he returned to the King's Infantry Regiment (6th Lorraine) No. 145. On April 1, 1912, he was transferred to the General Staff, where he served until March 22, 1914. Then he returned to the King's Infantry Regiment (6th Lorraine) No. 145. Here he was promoted to Hautmann on January 27, 1914. Until August 1914 he was commanded to the air force, where he was trained as a pilot. At the beginning of the First World War, he was transferred as a pilot to field aviation department 39 and on October 21, 1916 commanded the aviator at Army High Command 8. From January 28, 1918, he was aviation commander 19 until December 18, 1918 the Aircraft Replacement Department 8 was moved. At the end of the war he joined the Freikorps "Faupel". On June 1, 1919 he became company commander in the Freikorps Görlitz. On leave on October 26, 1919, he was discharged from military service on January 7, 1920. On October 1, 1933, he joined the Air Force and initially became an Air Force liaison officer with the VIII Army Corps. On October 1, 1934 he was promoted to major, on April 1, 1935 to lieutenant colonel and on October 1, 1937 to colonel. From the 1st January 1938 he was liaison officer of the Luftwaffe with the XII army command and from January 3, 1939 command of the military area command Pforzheim. On April 1, 1941, he took command of the Luftwaffe Construction Brigade II. On November 1, 1941 he was promoted to major general. From July 10, 1942, he was an officer for special tasks in the Reich Ministry of Aviation and the Chief of the Air Force. On November 30, 1942, he was finally retired from military service.  It is of note that Hitler signed this document on his birthday! 100% Guaranteed to be authentic.  Original period triple signed documents  are rare, most were destroyed at the end of WWII.   in excellent condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. Also includes a third party COA. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. RARE! Don’t miss this one!      .

Excellent! WWII German Army  Single Decal M-42 Combat Helmet Certified. The stamped, sheet steel construction helmet retains about most of its field-grey paint. The left side of the helmet has a Wehrmacht eagle shield decal which is retained about 85%. All three liner retaining rivets are intact. The interior of the helmet has a M31 leather liner with all eight fingers. Original tie-string. This liner is  in good used condition. The liner has a small tear in the side (see photos) not very significant but we thought it should be pointed out.  The interior left side apron is stamped with the manufacturers code and size, "ET 66",  manufacture by Eisen-und Hüttenwerke, AG Thale/Harz , size 66. Original chinstrap is intact . An outstanding WWII U.S. Veteran bring back helmet. Good combat worn  condition with some wear and storage age  and expected issues.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Please see our  other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. If you like good combat used US vet bring backs this is a great example! Do Not Miss This One It Has A Great Look In Person!

SOLD Papers Please! A Group Of Original WWII Era German Documents Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A worker  I.D. for a Women  issued during the Third Reich period. Nice complete example. Different examples Various hand written entries. Every German  had some sort of I.D. papers  but few were saved after the De-Nazifiacation of Germany after the war.  These are excellent for teachers and researchers. During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.   Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.  A great German female grouping freshly "picked" from Germany!

SOLD A Group Of 5 WWII Era German Badges Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. A nice small assortment of German badges (some scarce) typical U.S. Veteran bring backs. An instant collection. Great for beginner collectors or advanced. In good condition Some have slight condition issues.  A very interesting lot.  A very reasonable price.  Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. 100% guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Herman Goering’s Personal Hunting Monogram  Silver Table Spoon Taken By A U.S. Soldier From His Train Car. Adolf Hitler’s Number 2 man Herman Goering  Personal “Hunting Association.” seal  Silver fork Taken By A U.S. Soldier WWII. A  silver salad fork with fancy engraved swastika and hunting horns. This fork has all the correct hallmarks. Goering was the number 2 person in the Third Reich and was know for fancy extravagant wealth. He was also in charge of the German hunting association. He was the top Nazi next to Hitler and was tried and convicted at the Nuremberg trials. After his his conviction he cheated the hangman by taking poison. This spoon was taken by a U.S. Soldier during WWII as “Loot” or “Trophy of War”. This Goering silver pattern was found in his personal train at Berchtesgaden, Germany  in May of 1945. It was from the Dr. Mark Griffith collection who wrote several books of WWII and interviewed hundreds of Veterans. It is also featured in his book pictured here. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided. An amazing historical artifact from the 20th century’s most infamous bands of characters. We have just a few pieces of silver and it always sells very fast when we get it. Don’t miss your chance to own a real museum authenticated piece with solid U.S. Veteran provenance. Third Reich silver is a great investment item and the prices keep going up and with real historically accurate U.S. Veteran provenance makes this a rare and desirable piece. Very RARE!

Original WWII Era German Social Welfare Red Cross Medal Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. On May 1ST 1939, Hitler introduced a series of four Social Welfare awards to replace the earlier DRK, Deutsche Rote Kreuz, (German Red Cross) awards. The earlier DRK awards only recognized loyal service in the DRK while the new Social Welfare awards recognized a wider scope of social welfare service.Fourth class, die struck alloy award. The roughly 38mm diameter, circular award features the embossed Social Welfare emblem of a Greek style cross with slightly textured arms with a stylized national eagle with down-swept wings superimposed to the center of the obverse on a plain field background. The reverse of the award features embossed Gothic script on a plain background field, "Medaille für Deutsche Volkspflege", (Medal for German Social Welfare). The medal ring and ribbon suspension ring are complete. Medal comes with an original piece of ribbed rayon ribbon. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945 Brought home by a U.S .Veteran as a trophy of war. 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.

SOLD   Original WWII German General Assault Badge Allgemeines Sturmabzeichen Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. The General Assault badge was introduced on June 1ST 1940, by Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, for award to support personnel who were ineligible for the Infantry or Panzer Assault badges. Criteria for award of the badge was basically the same as the criteria for award of the Infantry and Panzer Assault badges with the main qualification being participation in three separate assaults in a supporting role.  Shortly afterwards award of the badge was extended to other support personnel including artillery and assault gun personnel, anti-tank and anti-aircraft personnel and medical personnel. Die struck, solid backed, zinc construction award with a silver finish. The nicely detailed badge features a cut-out, high relief Wehrmacht styled eagle with down-swept wings positioned above a crossed bayonet and stick grenade, and encompassed by an embossed, vertically oval, oak-leaf wreath. Complete pin and catch assembly. Nice example issued with expected used combat worn U.S. Veteran bring-back condition. Has the recipient's name and initials scratched into the back. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. 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.

SOLD   Papers Please! A Group Of Original WWII Era German Documents Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History.  work books. passports, licenses,  issued during the Third Reich period. Nice complete examples.  different examples Various hand written entries. Every person had different examples  but few were saved after the De-Nazifiacation of Germany after the war. One of the documents is a "family tree" to prove racial  pure ancestry.  These are excellent for teachers and researchers. During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items including the later 1940’s version.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Original WWII German Police Customs Official Cuff Title Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Green rayon construction cufftitle with a machine woven, stylized, national eagle, with outstretched wings, with upswept wing tips, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in it’s talons in silvery/grey rayon threads. Both the top and bottom edges of the cufftitle are bordered in horizontally interwoven, silvery/grey rayon threads. Shows wear and use. Removed from a uniform. WWII U.S. Veteran bring back. The U.S. Veteran who brought this home was a 3rd Infantry division solider.  good uniform removed  condition with some wear and storage age  and expected issues.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Please see our  other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Adolf Hitler's Personal Formal Spoon "Liberated" From The Brown House/Fuhrerbau In Munich By A U.S. Solider Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A silver Hitler spoon sometimes called a Demitasse Spoon or a Mocha spoon. This spoon has Hitler's personal national eagle with his "AH" monogram. It has all the proper hallmarks on the back (see photos). This 4.5" spoon is from "The Hitler Personal Formal Pattern" It is the most fancy and most desirable of all the Hitler silver sets. This piece was brought home along with several other pieces by U.S. Solider Archie Dunbar of the 232nd Infantry regiment 42nd Division (see his hand written note). The 42nd Division was among the first U.S. troops to enter Munich and they captured the Fuhrerbau and BrownHouse. The BrownHouse was bombed but Hitler's silver was kept in the basement and was unharmed! The Veteran calls it "Hitler's underground beer garden" but we are sure it was the basement of the BrownHouse! They kept food and most likely some beer there too! There was also a kitchen in the basement for the dinner held next door.  This "Formal Pattern" silver was used in the Fuhrerbau next door for fancy state dinners and used when Hitler was present.    Hitler's silver  was the ultimate war trophy for U.S. soldiers. 100% guaranteed to be authentic complete museum documentation (COA) provided. Offering for one formal Hitler spoon as pictured. An amazing historical artifact from the 20th century’s most infamous person.  Hitler silver always sells very fast when we get them. Don’t miss your chance to own a real museum authenticated Hitler piece with excellent  U.S. Veteran provenance. If you ever wanted a Hitler item with very solid U.S. Veteran provenance and history this is as good as it gets, originally  purchased from the Vet himself. Hitler personal items are a great investment item and the prices keep going up and investment potential endless.  See our other pieces on our web site.

SOLD   Original WWII German Luftwaffe (Airforce) Hat And Breast Eagle Brought Uniform Removed From The Same US Veteran Certified. Breast eagle, Machine embroidered, second pattern, (Circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, in silvery/grey rayon threads on a cut-out Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. The eagle’s wingspan is roughly, 90mm from wing tip to wing tip. Removed from a uniform. Cap eagle, Machine embroidered, second pattern, (Circa 1936/1937-1945), Luftwaffe eagle, clutching a canted swastika in one talon, in silvery/grey rayon threads, mounted on a cut-out, Luftwaffe blue/grey wool base. removed from a cap. WWII U.S. Veteran bring back. The U.S. Veteran who brought this home was a 3rd Infantry division solider (see his photo) good uniform removed  condition with some wear and storage age  and expected issues.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Please see our  other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Papers Please! A Group Of 3 Original WWII Era German Female Documents Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History.   issued during the Third Reich period. Nice complete examples.  different examples Various hand written entries an photo . Every person had different examples  but few were saved after the De-Nazifiacation of Germany after the war. These are excellent for teachers and researchers. During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Original WWII German (Brown Shirts)  1939 SA KAMPFTAGE DER FRÄNKISCHEN BADGE Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. An approximately 42mm diameter, cast protoplastic badge. The circular badge depicts the busts of two SA men surrounded by the embossed text, "Kampftage der Fränkischen S.A. 1939". The reverse of the badge has an ‘RZM’ marking as well as the text, "M 9/3". Makers marked, "L.CHR. Lauer Nürnberg Berlin". Complete with pinback device. Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good  condition.  One of the classic desirable SA collector's items  from the third Reich in used but good condition.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. 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.

SOLD Outstanding WWII U.S. Officer's Visor Hat Excellent Example Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A WWII officer's visor hat that is named inside. A very large size 7-3/8. It is in absolutely perfect condition! No moth nips, no tears, minimal wear. Worn by U.S. Army and Army Airforce officer's in WWII from rank of Lieutenant trough General.  If you are looking for a near mint example that you will have no trouble fitting onto a mannequin display then look no further.  For a collector that is looking for an excellent example that is all original. The best one we have seen in a while! 100% guaranteed to be authentic untouched WWII U.S. Army Officer's visor hat.  Authenticated by The Gettysburg Museum Of History.  Museum documentation (COA) provided. Please see our other WWII items on our web site. Do not miss this one!

Outstanding WWII U.S. M-1 Officer's Fixed Bail Helmet Excellent Example Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A WWII officer's helmet that has always been together, complete with liner and Officer's "follow me" painted white stripe. Has original factory straps brass hardware in excellent condition. Front seam fixed bails. The liner and shell has always been together, original factory paint. Original WWII period applied painted white stripe on back for Officer. All hardware is complete. A slight bit of wear on the original leather sweat band otherwise excellent condition. Has the original green buckle leather chinstrap on the liner! For a collector that is looking for an excellent example that is all original. The best one we have seen in a while! 100% guaranteed to be authentic untouched WWII U.S. Helmet.  Authenticated by The Gettysburg Museum Of History.  Museum documentation (COA) provided. Please see our other WWII items on our web site. Do not miss this one!

SOLD   Papers Please! A Group Of Original WWII Era German Documents Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History.  work books. passports, licenses,  issued during the Third Reich period. Nice complete examples.  different examples Various hand written entries. Every person had different examples  but few were saved after the De-Nazifiacation of Germany after the war. The last one is post war. These are excellent for teachers and researchers. During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items including the later 1940’s version.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Rare  Early Adolf Hitler Photo Circa 1930's By Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. Excellent 1930's photo in uniform.   Nice used example with the expected  age and wear.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic.  Original period images of Hitler are rare, most were destroyed at the end of WWII. A very collectible size  in excellent condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. RARE!

Papers Please! A Group of  Original WWII Era German Documents Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. A Wehrpas and Führerschein (drivers licensee)  issued during the Third Reich period. Nice complete example. Different examples Various hand written entries. Every German Solider had one but few were saved after the De-Nazifiacation of Germany after the war.  A very youthful looking young man.  These are excellent for teachers and researchers. During de-Nazification much of this type of material like so many WWII documents was destroyed.  in good condition. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.   Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.  An outstanding massive  solider grouping freshly "picked" from Germany!

SOLD Original WWII German NS-RKB MEMBER'S BREAST EAGLE Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. Injection molded aluminum construction, left facing national eagle with a silver wash. The eagle features out-stretched wings and is clutching a wreathed, canted, swastika in its talons. The eagle has a Iron Cross superimposed over crossed swords on its breast. The reverse of the eagle is a mirror image of the obverse. The reverse has a crimped hinge inset into a recess with crimped retainers, a thin round horizontal pin and a catch also inset into a recess with crimped retainers. The reverse is well marked with embossed numeral, "2", and, "Ges. Gesch.", indicating, Gesetzlich Geschützt, (Protected by Law). Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Nice used example showing the expected  age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

Original WWII Era German DRL Sports Badge In Bronze Maker Marked Worn by SS, SA, and all branches, Certified By The Gettysburg Museum Of History. Originally introduced in 1913 as the DRA badge, this was modified in 1933 to the DRL badge and again in 1937 with the addition of the swastika. The award was intended as an incentive for physical training, and was issued to both males and females between 18 and 32 years old who met the required criteria for an eight year period, or those between the ages of 32 to 40 who met the criteria over a twelve month period. A 1937 pattern, die struck bronze award. The badge is in the form of a vertical oval oak leaf wreath, with a mobile swastika and bow to its base, encompassing the stylized, cut-out letters, "DRL." To the reverse is a vertical pin-back device, hinged to its top and with a catch to its base. Embossed to the left of the reverse is "D.R.G.M. 35269" ("Deutsche Reichs Gebrauchsmuster," or, German National Registered-design 35269), and maker "Ernst Muller" (Rare maker mark) is to the right.  Good condition  with some storage age and expected issues.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of  History.  Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.

SOLD Scarce Early Left Facing WWII German Hat Eagle Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified . Visor caps were a standard item for all personnel during the Third Reich period and regulations dictated the form of dress they were to be worn with based on the individuals rank. Officers and certain senior NCO ranks were responsible for purchasing their own caps and as a result were allotted a clothing allowance through the army’s Kleiderkasse, (Clothing Account), system. The Officers and certain senior NCO’s could choose to purchase their caps from the armed forces clothing depots or to privately purchase visor caps of higher quality. Although enlisted personnel were issued their caps from government supplies they were also permitted to purchase privately tailored caps although the price may have been restrictive. Originally the insignia worn on the visor cap consisted of the Weimar Reichsheer pattern oak-leaf wreath and cockade until March 14TH 1933 when the Reichswehr’s oval black, red and gold cockade was replaced with a circular cockade in black, white, and red. First pattern (Scarce left facing eagle) zinc construction national eagle with outstretched wings, clutching a wreathed, canted swastika in its talons. The original attachment prongs are not intact (see photos). Brought home by a U.S. 3rd Infantry Division solider (see photo) of Veteran. Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Nice used example showing the expected  age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers.  

SOLD Original WWII German SA (Hitler's Brown Shirts) Belt Buckle Brought Home By A U.S. Veteran Certified. The SA, meant "Sturmabteilung" (Storm-troops), Brown Shirts. The 65mm x 50mm, slightly convex, stamped brass, two-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 42mm 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. An unmarked example. Nice example showing the expected minor age and wear overall good  condition.  One of the classic desirable collector's items  from the third Reich in used but good condition.  Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided.  100% Guaranteed to be authentic pre-1945. 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.