Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Bronze Grade Type Ii, By Karl Hensler Auction Monetny Dvor mint marked and

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "001518"

December 12th 1909

Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) In Fraktur script

Undated but likely early 30s manufacture

Germany, Sa. A Sports Badge, Bronze Grade Type Ii, By Karl Hensler Auction Monetny Dvor mint marked and(SA Sportabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, overlaid by a central sword on top of a mobile swastika on a hollow background, the reverse with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked KARL HENSLER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 46. 06 mm (w) x 58. 42 mm (h), weighing 16. 8 grams, with minor loss of finish evident, in near extremely fine condition.