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Original German commemorative rally badge (tinnie) issued for the SA-Gruppe Westfalen meeting in Dortmund (July 8–9, 1933). Struck from bronzed metal, it features a hollow-back design where the reverse is a sharp negative of the obverse strike. The obverse depicts a political eagle, the iconic rearing Westphalian horse, and the SA emblem within an oak leaf wreath. It retains its original, functional horizontal pin attachment. The metal surface shows a rich, natural dark patina and crisp details, confirming its period authenticity and high-quality craftsmanship. This badge is a quintessential piece of early National Socialist insignia, highly sought after by military collectors for its aesthetic and historical significance.
Historical context:
The 1933 Dortmund rally was a significant paramilitary event for the SA in the Westphalia region. Known as the "SA-Westfalentreffen," it served as a major propaganda tool during the early months of the regime. The badge gained international recognition among historians and collectors alike, as Adolf Hitler was famously photographed wearing this specific model throughout the two-day event in Dortmund.