Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, Type III by Werner Redo Hold He was awarded the Brevet

He was awarded the Brevet of Major on 15 December 1854 and was advanced to that rank on 25 January 1856

the obverse with a rightward-facing profile of Karl I

A very early and rare example of an Order of the Zähringer Lion Grand Cross Breast Star

marked “Emil Jüttner

It was considered both a King’s award for loyal service

Germany, SA. A Sports Badge, Bronze Grade, Type III by Werner Redo Hold He was awarded the Brevet(SA Sportabzeichen in Bronze). Constructed of bronzed magnetic metal, the obverse consisting of a circular oak leaf wreath, surrounding a central mobile swastika overlaid by a sword, the reverse with an integral hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch, maker marked W. REDO, SAARLAUTERN, measuring 46. 22 mm (w) x 58. 60 mm (h), weighing 18. 1 grams, demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal, in extremely fine condition.