Original German WWII Gold Grade SA Sports Badge by L. Chr. Lauer - Numbered 40898 Category_MG 42 Mounts with the original leather pull

with the original leather pull tab

the French Army used the term fusiliers to designate ordinary line infantry

There is also a faint 56 stamped on the leather

It  now  included  the  8th  and  29th  Motorized  InfantryRegiments

However the epaulets did indicate the wearer's unit (usually regiment or independent battalion) together with his sub-branch if any

Original German WWII Gold Grade SA Sports Badge by L. Chr. Lauer - Numbered 40898 Category_MG 42 Mounts with the original leather pullOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition SA Sports Badge in Gold Grade, the highest grade awarded. It looks to be manufactured from stamped brass, which was then covered with a gold wash, which may be brass powder paint. It is maker marked on the back by L. CHR. Lauer NRNBERG BERLIN on the arms of the swas. The badge has a very nice intact pin back showing just a bit of bending, under which is the following marking: EIGENTUM D.