History

There were two different types of belt straps that were available for Non-Commissioned Officers and Enlisted Men. The first was a leather belt that was lined with black cloth, the second was a basic unlined leather belt. The lined version was more expensive and not as many were purchased as the unlined version.

It was not until 1934 that the RZM began to oversee the production of SS uniforms and accoutrements. It is possible to find pre-RZM belt straps that were produced as early as 1931/1932.