Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Gold Grade, Type III by Richard Sieper & Söhne United Republic of 52 mm x 86 mm

52 mm x 86 mm inclusive of crown suspension

an eight point silver star with clusters of seven smooth rays

1918 and posted to Frensham Pond Camp

on a square white felt base

Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Gold Grade, Type III by Richard Sieper & Söhne United Republic of 52 mm x 86 mm(SA Sportabzeichen in Gold). Constructed of gilded magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked R. SIEPER & SHNE, LDENSCHEID, measuring 45. 27 mm (w) x 58. 04 mm (h), weighing 17. 6 grams, demonstrating minor loss of finish throughout the base metal, a Type III badge in near