April 2026 Militaria and Political Auction
Lot 184:
Description
WWII German SA & SS Rotating Organizational Chart (Drehscheibe) with Original Folder
Original German Third Reich-era SA & SS instructional rotating chart (Drehscheibe), accompanied by its original paper folder titled “Die SA. u. SS.”
The circular chart features a central pivot mechanism allowing the user to rotate and align fields to interpret uniform details, rank distinctions, and organizational structure within the Sturmabteilung (SA) and Schutzstaffel (SS). The design includes bold period graphics, including a uniformed SA figure with flag, and multiple labeled segments identifying:
Rank insignia (Dienstgradabzeichen)
Collar patches (Kragenspiegel)
Unit strength (Stärke der Einheit)
Uniform details such as cords and trim (Schnurrumrandung)
Regional and organizational divisions around the outer ring
The accompanying folder bears the title “Die SA. u. SS.” with printed explanatory text, reinforcing its use as an educational or reference aid for understanding paramilitary structure and insignia.
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