SA Sports Badge in Silver by R. Sieper & Sohne

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SA-Sportabzeichen in Silber by R. Sieper & Sohne of Ludenscheid. The Silver SA Sports Badge was a service award (as opposed to a sports badge) awarded to those whose receipt was tied to regular repetitive exercises, similar to a sports instructor. It is constructed out of a die stamped steel base that has been silver washed. The obverse depicts an upright vertical broad sword, in front of a mobile swastika, which is surrounded by an eight piece laurel leaf wreath that is tied together at both sides. The semi-hollow back reverse shows the stamped outline along with the third pattern inscription, (1939-44): “Eigentum der Obersten S.A. Führung” (Property of the SA Supreme Command), and is maker marked. The pin, hinge and catch assembly are all in well working condition! It measures 1 13/16 inches wide by 2 5/16 inches tall. The whole badge retains beautiful detail and bright silver wash!