HJ Belt & Buckle RZM M4/24
Price: $195
BUY / RESERVE THIS ITEMDescription: The standard, stamped steel, silver painted HJ buckle, as introduced in 1933, featuring an embossed HJ eagle and diamond to its lightly pebbled center, encompassed by a dual rope-like border within which, against a ribbed background, is the embossed Gothic script, “Blut und Ehre” (Blood and Honor). The reverse side is stamped with the RZM logo and “M4/24”. The brazed buckle catch, prong bar and dual prongs are all intact. Buckle retains approx. 98% of its original finish and comes on its original as-found 98cm leather belt.
Price: $195
Background: The Hitler Youth may be traced back to March of 1922, with the formation of the “Jugendbund der NSDAP” (Youth-league of-the NSDAP), under control of the SA. In April of 1924 the “Jugendbund der NSDAP” was renamed “Großdeutsche Jugendbewegung” (Greater-german Youth-movement), and in July of 1926 the “Großdeutsche Jugendbewegung” was officially renamed “Hitlerjugend Bund der Deutschen Arbeiterjugend” (Hitler-youth League of-the german Worker-youth). Prior to 1925, an assortment of uniform items were worn by “Hitler Jugend” members, mainly consisting of a white shirt and HJ armband. In an attempt to associate themselves more closely with the Nazi Party, the HJ adopted the NSDAP brown shirt in 1925. Their distinctive belt buckle was introduced in 1933.
