Numbered - SA Sports Badge in Bronze by Berg & Nolte

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Numbered, Second Pattern (1935-1939) - SA-Sportabzeichen in Bronze by Berg & Nolte of Lüdenscheid. Instituted November 28, 1933, the SA Sports Badge in Bronze was a service 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 bronze 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, is numbered: “578518”, has the second pattern inscription (1935-1939): “Eigentum D. S.A. Sportabzeiche Hauptstelle” (Property of the SA Sport Badge Head Department) and is maker marked “Berg & Nolte AG” & “Lüdenscheid”. The bronze pin, hinge and catch assembly are all in well working condition. It measures 1 13/16 inches wide by 2 5/16 inches tall. This is the actual Sports Badge, as opposed to the SA Defense Badge which was an achievement badge, introduced later in 1939.