Early SA Sports Badge in Gold (Oberste SA-Führung)

A nice, 100% original and scarce early World War II German SA Sports Badge First Class in Gold (SA-Sportabzeichen in Gold). This prestigious award features the iconic Roman broadsword positioned vertically over a prominent central swastika, beautifully framed by a detailed oak leaf wreath. This specific high-tier gold-class award was manufactured by the renowned firm R. Sieper & Söhne from Lüdenscheid. It is a highly desirable early production variant, fully marked on the reverse with the coveted property inscription of the supreme SA command. It represents a choice, investment-grade piece of early Third Reich political/paramilitary insignia.

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Official Property Inscription: The reverse side features the textbook, highly sought-after early-type crisp embossed text: "Eigentum der Obersten SA-Führung" (Property of the Supreme SA Command), definitively tracking this piece to the early manufacturing era. Manufacturer Markings: The back is deeply and clearly stamped with the maker profile: "R. Sieper & Söhne, Lüdenscheid". Gold Finish & Patina: The badge is in very good, solid condition. It retains much of its original factory-applied goldwash finish. To remain entirely transparent: due to active period wear and decades of storage, there is some light, honest surface corrosion present where the gold wash has naturally worn away on the highlights, creating a fantastic untouched vintage patina. Hardware & Function: The badge features its original, high-quality pin, hinge, and catch assembly (mooie sluiting). The mounting system remains tight, completely unaltered, and functions perfectly. Overall State: A very honest, untouched, and collector-grade example of a scarce Gold SA Sports badge. It displays great eye appeal and would make a fantastic centerpiece for any insignia display.