SA Sports Badge in Bronze

SA Sports Badge in Bronze (SA-Sportabzeichen). The SA (Sturmabteilung) was originally formed in August 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the NSDAP. The SA Sportsbadge in bronze was instituted by SA-Stabschef 'Ernst Röhm' on 28 November 1933, for award to SA and SS personnel who passed the required criteria in physical fitness, military defence and field exercises. This is a 1935/1939 example marked with the second pattern inscription 'Eigentum d.S.A.Sportabzeichen Hauptstelle'. The badge is nicely maker marked by the company of 'Karl Hensler' from Pforzheim. Nice original badge in good used condition!