Original German WWII "Kleine SA-Mann" Doll for Children - Damaged / Missing Boots - Sturmabteilung

Original Item: Only One Available. After the NSDAP seizure of power in 1933, they quickly moved to make their presence felt throughout the country, and what better way to accomplish this than to make dolls / toys for the youth of the country. This is one such item, a 14" tall "Kleine SA-Mann" (Small SA Member) doll, which were made by many different makers, varying in size, style, and composition. One thing they all had in common was portraying a typical member of the SA in their "Brown Shirt" uniform, with or without the standard kepi. This included the uniform, as well as the cross belt and NSDAP armband they always wore.

This example is made from stuffed fabric with a composition or painted papier-mâché head, which of course has blonde eyes and light hair. It originally had boots made from oil cloth, however one is completely missing, while the other is damaged, missing over half. The remains are in very delicate condition, literally falling apart. It no longer stays on the leg at all, so we were not able to photograph it. The faux leather cross belt also shows age, but overall the doll is in very good shape, and retains the original armband and kepi.

A very interesting piece of German Pre WWII memorabilia!

The SA, "Sturmabteilung" (Storm-troops), were originally formed in August of 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP Party. As with the NSDAP, "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" (National-socialist German Worker’s-party), the SA was structured along para-military lines. Most of its recruits were from the ranks of the various "Freikorps" groups of the day, composed mainly of disgruntled ex-soldiers, and they were first utilized at a NSDAP party meeting in Munich in November of 1921.

The SA pattern box buckle was the first belt buckle to be introduced by the NSDAP, with its estimated introductory dates ranging between 1921 and 1923. On its introduction it was not fully standardized and came in at least five variations. The SA pattern buckle was originally worn by other NSDAP organizations including the SS, the NSKK, the NSBO, and political leaders

Unfortunately, the ambition and socialist leanings of the SA eventually came into conflict with the goals of the rest of the party, and in 1934 the group leadership was purged, and by 1936 the buckle was officially replaced, though many still wore them.