Just in, nazi sympathisers buckle....

[Wewelsburg]

Thank you Kirby!

Now I am convinced that they at least are from Germany. I have Seen other theories that they were American.

[Watchdog]

This diminutive buckle has I think been discussed many times before within the Forum and there will always be differing opinions as what exactly it is and who actually wore it.

For me and in agreement to what Rob alluded to in an earlier post, it is simply a ladies fashion accessory which had no connection whatsoever with the NSDAP.

The display of a swastika and particularly during the first quarter of the twentieth century was innocently popular through many applications, all before this ancient symbol was commandeered and disgraced by the NSDAP.

Regards and best wishes,

David

I am inclined to agree, even earlier than the 20th century it is not uncommon to find Victorian items such as a brass teapot trivet bearing a swastika which has always been a symbol of good fortune in Eastern culture especially Asia.

Regards

Mark