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Offered is a German SA-Gruppe Hochland Edelweiss Cap Badge, a distinctive piece of Third Reich-era political and paramilitary insignia associated with the Sturmabteilung (SA) formations of Bavaria and southern Germany.

The edelweiss flower was the traditional symbol of Germany’s Alpine regions and was adopted as a distinctive uniform insignia by SA-Gruppe Hochland. Members of this regional SA formation wore the edelweiss insignia on the side of their service caps, making it one of the more recognizable regional SA uniform accessories.

This example features a beautifully detailed, multi-pointed edelweiss flower with textured silver-tone petals radiating outward from a central black swastika. The reverse retains its horizontal pinback attachment and displays an attractive greenish patina and oxidation.

Specifications:

• Organization: Sturmabteilung (SA)
• Formation: SA-Gruppe Hochland
• Country: Germany
• Period: Third Reich, circa 1933–1945 pattern
• Type: Edelweiss Cap Insignia (Mützenedelweiß)
• Material: Nonmagnetic silver-tone base metal
• Diameter: Approximately 1½ inches (38 mm)
• Attachment: Horizontal pinback
• Finish: Silver-tone with black central emblem
• Markings: No visible manufacturer markings confirmed

Condition:

Good collectible condition, exhibiting age-related surface wear, oxidation, and patina. The front retains strong floral detailing with a well-defined central swastika. The reverse displays greenish oxidation and retains its original-style horizontal pin attachment. Please examine all photographs carefully for an accurate assessment of condition.

Historical Significance:

SA-Gruppe Hochland was one of the regional formations of the Sturmabteilung, the Nazi Party’s paramilitary organization. Its members were primarily associated with Bavaria and the Alpine districts of southern Germany. The edelweiss insignia distinguished members of this formation from other regional SA groups.

An interesting and increasingly collectible style of German WWII-era uniform insignia, particularly appealing to collectors of SA memorabilia, regional German insignia, and Third Reich political artifacts.