Germany, Sa. A Sa Sports Badge, Silver Grade, By Otto Fechler GTRexclude joined to pedestal by a

joined to pedestal by a rivet visible on the obverse

forcing the hinge to have been weakened

The advance met light resistance at first but was slowed by the swampy terrain

white and yellow twisted cord framed and red velvet lined recessed medal bed

Germany, Sa. A Sa Sports Badge, Silver Grade, By Otto Fechler GTRexclude joined to pedestal by a(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a sword on top of a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked FECHLER, BERNSBACH, measuring 46. 42 mm (w) x 58. 57 mm (h), weighing 18. 7 grams, in extremely fine condition.