The
SA rally that took place in Braunschweig on 17 and 18 October 1931 in
the presence of Adolf Hitler was the largest deployment of paramilitary
organizations during the Weimar Republic with tens of thousands of SA
and SS men from across Germany taking part. This
badge started life as a lowly donation type of badge which was then
elevated to a national decoration due to the importance of this
particular SA meeting and was allowed to be worn by those having taken
part. Two designs exist and the badge below is the rarer first pattern
with a round configuration and embossed lettering. Fakes exist in the form of having raised letters. The original first pattern badge is made of
thin zinc material and feels very light. On the reverse, a pin is
soldered and has no markings shown. This is one of the more sought after political collectibles and rather scarce to find. From author's own collection.
