SA Sports Badge For War Wounded - Opinions Please ...

[hagwalther]

Gentlemen, I have been offered a SA Sports Badge For War Wounded and would like some opinions re: authenticity.

The photos were supplied to me from the owner.

Thanking in advance.

Regards ...

[James Noble]

hagwalther, Put (SA Sports Badge For War Wounded) in the search window here and take a look at some of the other members pictures to get a better idea about your badge.

[hagwalther]

Thanks James,

Looking at a previous photo on the forum after a search using SA Sports Badge for War Wounded and comparing it with the pictures that I have been supplied I have noticed the following:

1. The hilt on the badge in question looks 'flat'.

2. The hilt does not cross to the wreath.

3. The catch is totally different although this could be a makers variation.

4. Detailing is lacking on the wreath leaves.

5. Cut out to the right of the sword on the 9 o'clock part of the swastica is curved on the badge in question and not a defined straight line.

Points 1,2,5 are also confirmed by the badge shown in John Angolias book, Political And Civil Awards Of The Third Reich, page 244.

I think I will pass on this one.

Thanks.

Regards ...