This is an authentic Nazi Germany NSDAP SA (Sturmabteilung) team sports armband. It was worn by competitors and officials in SA-sponsored sporting events. The design of the Wehrmannschaft armband was distinct from the standard plain swastika armband worn by general party members. It features a machine-woven emblem in copper-colored threads. Officially known as The SA sports badge (SA-Wehrabzeichen), it consists of a vertical broad sword in front of a mobile swastika, surrounded by an oak leaf wreath. It shows great age wear. The armband's vertical seam is to the reverse. History: Nearly all Third Reich organizations (military & civilian) used armbands to signify membership of an organization, indicate a specific role or function of the bearer, and/or as insignia of rank. They were worn on military and civilian uniforms & clothes. Many organizations changed their designs over time, increasing variations, from simple printed bands to elaborately hand-embroidered pieces of high quality. Production numbers varied based on intended usage as some were worn by all members of the organizations & could have been produced by the millions. Others were intended for use at a specific time and place, making them unique & possibly rare as they were produced in limited numbers. Some bore metal insignia or special identifiers that indicated the wearer's rank, unit affiliation, or nationality. Armbands were sometimes but not always marked with ink stamps by the issuing authorities. ————————————————————— WW2 (Nazi Germany) - Authentic NSDAP SA (Sturmabteilung) Team Sports Armband $168.00 (Firm) Worn by competitors and officials in SA-sponsored sporting events. —————————————————————
