{"product_id":"1935-sa-gruppe-niederrhein-day-badge","title":"1935 SA Gruppe Niederrhein Day Badge","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal German \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSA (Sturmabteilung) Reich Competition Day Badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e commemorating the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReichswettkampftage der SA Gruppe Niederrhein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, held from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAugust 28–30, 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis attractive early Third Reich event badge features the SA emblem within an oak leaf wreath at the top, flanked by swastikas, above the event inscription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Reichs-Wettkampftage der SA Gruppe Niederrhein 28.–30. Aug. 1935”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse retains its original pinback assembly and exhibits period manufacturing characteristics consistent with event and participant badges produced during the mid-1930s. The badge displays an attractive aged bronze-toned finish with honest wear from age and use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBadges associated with regional SA sporting competitions and Reich competition events are increasingly sought after by collectors due to their historical significance and limited production compared to more common political badges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1935 SA event badge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReichswettkampftage der SA Gruppe Niederrhein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDated August 28–30, 1935\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBronze-toned metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal pinback attachment intact\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetailed SA emblem and oak leaf wreath design\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEarly Third Reich period collectible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent display and research piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood original condition. Displays age-related wear, surface patina, and minor finish loss consistent with period use. Pin assembly remains intact and functional. Lettering and design elements remain clear and well defined.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SA organized numerous athletic and military-style competitions throughout Germany during the 1930s. Regional competition badges such as this example were issued to participants, officials, and attendees during organized sporting and training events. These badges represent an important part of the organizational history of the SA before the outbreak of World War II.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154842648653,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/50EDF9C2-649E-4FB6-B550-4E34F3EBD870.jpg?v=1782158916","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/1935-sa-gruppe-niederrhein-day-badge","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}