Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Hamburg) on reverse

Hamburg) on reverse

He enlisted with the 97th Battalion on December 20 1915

but with the obverse of the buckle being exceptionally well preserved

He reverted to the rank of Private at his own request on July 6

Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Silver Grade, Type II by Karl Hensler consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Hamburg) on reverse(SA Sportabzeichen in Silber). Constructed of silvered magnetic steel, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch, maker marked KARL HENSLER, PFORZHEIM, measuring 46. 16 mm (w) x 58. 42 mm (h), weighing 16. 9 grams, in extremely fine condition.