Germany SA Sports Badge in Bronze by Berg & Nolte

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 features the stamped outline along with the inscription: “Eigentum D. S.A. Sportabzeiche Hauptstelle” (Property of the SA Sport Badge Head Department), and is maker marked “Berg & Nolte AG. Lüdenscheid”. The pin, hinge and catch assembly are all in well working condition

Second Pattern (1935-1939) - Sturmabteilung (SA) Sportabzeichen in Bronze Berg & Nolte AG. of Lüdenscheid. The Bronze SA Sports Badge was award to military and paramilitary personnel who passed the required criteria in physical fitness, military defense and field exercises.