Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Badges United Republic of and gilt bronze and black

and gilt bronze and black and red enamels

two incorporate pins

He began his career in the Imperial German Navy (Kaiserliche Marine) before the First World War

published in December 1948

Germany, Third Reich. A Pair Of Badges United Republic of and gilt bronze and black(Abzeichen). A pair of badges, including: 1. An SA Sports Badge, Bronze Grade Type II, constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a central sword on top of a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a round wire catch, maker marked FECHLER, BERNSBACH, measuring 46. 74 mm (w) x 58. 50 mm (h), weighing 18. 7 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in