SA Westfalen Treffen Rally Badge – Dortmund 1933 – Authentic

An authentic German commemorative rally badge, commonly known as a Tinnie, issued for the Sturmabteilung (SA) regional assembly known as the Westfalen Treffen, which took place in Dortmund on July eight–nine, nineteen thirty-three. The obverse of this early, historical piece displays a remarkably rich and symbolic relief design. The upper section is dominated by a stylized eagle with wide-spread wings, holding a swastika in its talons within the oval shape of the badge. The central focal point is a dynamically rendered rearing horse, which is the traditional heraldic symbol of the Westphalia region. Encircling the horse is a prominent semi-circular inscription identifying the event: WESTFALEN TREFFEN. In the lower section, flanking the horse's hoof, the precise event date 8-9 JULI 1933 is embossed, beneath which rests the official round SA formation emblem featuring its characteristic stylized letter within a circle, flanked by oak leaves. The bottom of the design is completed by the semi-circular name of the host city: DORTMUND. The reverse is a textbook hollow-back design stamped from thin sheet metal, showing the exact mirror negative of the obverse relief. The badge is fitted with a classic horizontal safety pin attached to the body via a soldered metal strip, which remains fully functional. The metal surface exhibits a natural brassy, slightly gilded patina with visible darker oxidation in the recesses, perfectly confirming the absolute authenticity and historical age of the piece. 

Historical context:
The SA Westfalen Treffen rally in Dortmund, organized in July 1933, was one of the pivotal mass demonstrations of power by the National Socialist regime shortly after consolidating their control over Germany. The event held massive propaganda significance for the Westphalia district, and Adolf Hitler himself attended the rallies and was famously photographed wearing this specific badge on several occasions. Badges like this were distributed to rally participants and SA members as both an entry token and a souvenir of this early political milestone. This particular specimen, manufactured in the crucial year of 1933, showcases excellent period die-striking standards and stands as a prime example of early Third Reich political and paramilitary event insignia.