Markings on sports badge

[jacquesf]

Can anyone please explain why the marking on this badge is different to other or am I just mistaken. I know nothing about these an someone pointed this out. Thanx Jacques

[tranchant]

hello jacquesf
the pin look for first model! i cannot say other , but i like this badge no problem GOOD and very scarce for me ! the first time that i see one like this! very good find!
best regards
patrick

[jacquesf]

Very interesting, thanx for the info. Any other comments on the markings, especially the number and what it means. ? J

[Duff]

I'm assuming this to be a 1st model sports badge with the serial number "misplaced" on the inside instead of the outside rim..... At first glance I believe this could be the answer to the question. However, I could be mistaken and this could be some type of "membership" number to an organization like the NSDAP or SS. I would go with the former over the latter....

[tompress]

Hi,

there were three types of this badge, differs by the inscription at center:
- Eigentum d. Chefs d. Ausbildungswesens (1933-34)
- Eigentum D.S.A. Sportabz. Hauptstelle (1935-39)
- Eigentum d. obersten SA-Führung (1939-45)

Type 1 and 2 occur often with the serial or awarding number. On most badges the number is placed on the back of wreath. But Christian Lauer pieces had some empty place under the inscription at center - and on your badge the number was stamped here. But I have also seen a Lauer badge with the number on the wreath, too.

regards
Tomasz

[jacquesf]

Thanx guys, I have seriously learned something new on this thread. J

[Tom Yanacek]

Hi Jacques,

Very nice first-pattern SA Sports Badge. And very interesting to see the serial number on the back of the sword.

Best regards,
Tom