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WWII GERMAN EAGLE - EARLY SA -
This is a WWII German early SA eagle. Employed as an emblem in the hat. Of metal construction. This is the type employed when the SA was started .
The Sturmabteilung, abbreviated SA, (German for "Assault detachment" or "Assault section", functioned as a
paramilitary organization of the NSDAP – the German Nazi party. They played a key role in Adolf Hitler's rise
to power in the 1930s.
The design consisted of an eagle clutching a swastika surrounded by a wreath. The eagle's head is facing
to the right. It's wings fully extended. The swastika is painted black.
The back of the police badge shows two vertical bronze prongs. They would affix the eagle to a hat. Hollowed
back construction.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German badges and awards. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
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over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
badges in the collector's market is illustrated.
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This badge is currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of this badge. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of the badge.
If you have an interest is seeing other badges and awards of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our WWII German Badges and Awards
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine) and
Air Force (Luftwaffe) items.
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