1899 and signed in black ink by Emperor Wilhelm II
measuring 52 mm (w) x 47 mm (h)
the reverse with seven visible rivets securing the obverse features in place and with a central stabilizing clip
24 mm (w) x 21
including wear of the leather and sporadic denting through the frame with the loss of some of the gilt finish
Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, by Werner Redo of Saar-Lautern Republic of 1899 and signed in black(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Instituted November 28th, 1933. Constructed of silvered magnetic metal, the obverse consists of a circular oak wreath, overlaid by a sword on top of a mobile swastika, the reverse with an integral hinge, vertical pinback, and flat wire catch, maker marked W. Redo, Saar Lautern on the reverse, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 58. 7 mm (l), weighing 17. 82, with nearly all of its original silver finish remaining, in near mint