Germany, Sa. A Sa Military Defence Badge Insignia Auction with small patches of mothing

with small patches of mothing evident

Footnote: this order was established in April of 1932 by King Carol II

Instituted on 12 June 1792 by Kaiser Friedrich Wilhelm II

In patinated fine zinc

extensive enamel loss in recessed letters

Germany, Sa. A Sa Military Defence Badge Insignia Auction with small patches of mothing(Sturmabteilung Wehrabzeichen). Constructed of a red wool twill base, the obverse bearing a golden yellow machine embroidered SA Sports Badge insignia, unmarked, measuring 77 mm (w) x 95 mm (h), in extremely fine condition. Footnote: As per John R. Angolias Cloth Insignia of the NSDAP and SA,1985, page 228, the purpose of this insignia is unknown.