SA photo

[Wallace]

I have a question regarding this photo can someone tell me what the small badge on the left breastpocket is and what the lanyard means??I'm in the process of buying this photo.Thanks for looking.

http://www.militariasales.com/produc...lphotoPH52.htm

[sgstandard]

Lanyard

It is an brown SA "Unit Leader's Lanyard".

[Wallace]

Well thanks a lot for the help perhaps you could also tell me what the little badge right from the SA sportsbadge is??

[Doug Kenwright]

Looks like an imperial wound badge?

[sgstandard]

Badge

I'm positive it's a DRL badge that was given for athletic proficiency, and I believe the wearer had to test annually to retain the award. A swastika was added to the badge in 1937, so it's possible his badge didn't have one. The photo is of an SA Sturmfuhrer, a junior officer, approx. 1934-1937. The small pin on his pocket is a mystery. I don't know why some SA wore black ties, and some wore brown. It appears to be merely preference.

[Bob Coleman]

The Lanyard Is Attached To A Whistle Kept In The Right Breast Pocket.

[Wallace]

When i get the photo i will try to make some close-ups of the badges,it puzzles me what the tiny badge may be perhaps a day or meeting badge of some kind.Anyway thanks guys for all your opinions on it.

[sgstandard]

Photo

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[Wallace]

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[sjl]

I think the oval is a lifesaving qualification badge.

[Wallace]

Thanks a lot Stephen i looks like it could be a DLRG badge.

[Wallace]

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[sgstandard]

Photo

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[Wallace]

Ditto Above Post

[sgstandard]

Photo

No problem. You're very welcome.