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 the interior lid marked E

the interior lid marked E

This interesting example remains in a very fine condition

within a stylized belt bearing an inscription of “MERENTI” (“MERIT”) the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crossed sword clasp

serving with in France and Belgium from September 18

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 the interior lid marked E(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.