Germany, SA. A Sturmabteilung-Wehrmannschaften EM/NCO’s Service Belt, by Christian Theodor Dicke visually-hidden Changes occurred before the expedition

Changes occurred before the expedition started

which officially began on July 15th

Costa Rica

enamel chipping evident on the tips of the star

1942-1952 Issue

Germany, SA. A Sturmabteilung-Wehrmannschaften EM/NCO’s Service Belt, by Christian Theodor Dicke visually-hidden Changes occurred before the expedition(SA Wehrmannschaften Grtelschnalle). Constructed of cast aluminum, the obverse bearing a central raised German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, overlaying a ribbed ring bearing oak leaf branches, the reverse with a loop and swivel attachment claws, marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M4 22 Christian Theodor Dicke, Ldenscheid, measuring 64 mm (w) x 48 mm (h), a rare buckle in extremely fine condition.