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 'Berg & Nolte A.G.' from Lüdenscheid. The badge is individually numbered with the unique number '611082'. Nice original badge in good used condition!