{"product_id":"sa-sports-badge-sa-sportabzeichen-stick-pin-karl-hensley-pforzheim","title":"SA-Sports Badge (SA-Sportabzeichen) Stick Pin-Karl Hensley, Pforzheim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe badge retains its original long stick pin attachment and displays attractive age patina with honest wear to the finish. The detailed oak leaf wreath, sword, and central emblem remain well defined, making this a desirable display piece for collectors of German militaria and political insignia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal period example\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker marked Karl Hensler, Pforzheim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal stick pin attachment present\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttractive aged patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight finish wear from age and use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo major damage observed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorical Background\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe SA Sports Badge was instituted in 1933 as a physical fitness award. Recipients were required to complete a series of athletic tests designed to promote physical conditioning. Miniature stick pins such as this were privately purchased and commonly worn on civilian jackets, lapels, and formal attire.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType: SA Sports Badge Stick Pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Silvered\/Bronzed metal construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttachment: Long stick pin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaker: Karl Hensler, Pforzheim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod: 1930s–1940s Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43154933022797,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/E16635AC-BABB-4B14-BAA7-91B8B621F01D.jpg?v=1782169154","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/sa-sports-badge-sa-sportabzeichen-stick-pin-karl-hensley-pforzheim","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}