Original German NSDAP (NAZI PARTY) SA (BrownShirts) Flag Bearer’s Gorget And Chain Certified

Original German NSDAP (NAZI PARTY) SA (BrownShirts) Flag Bearer’s Gorget And Chain  Certified. This is a third reich period gorget that was worn by SA and early SS flag bearers; constructed of nickel-silver (non-magnetic), with a centre applique consisting of a nickel-plated roundel featuring a SA/early SS belt buckle motif superimposed on gilded sun rays. The SA flag bearer’s, (Kornet), gorget was the first official gorget to be introduced by the NSDAP at the Reichsparteitag, at Nürnberg in early August 1929. The NSKK and SS flag bearer’s used the SA Kornet gorget until the introduction of their respective gorget’s, as follows, NSKK in September 1935 and SS in September 1938.Very nice, multi-piece, stamped brass construction, heart shaped gorget with a heavy nickel/silver plating. Outside edge has a raised rolled back border lip. Upper corners of obverse each have a small, ornate, flower patterned, nickel/silver plated brass button. Gorget has a large natural brass/tombak eight point sunburst pattern plate affixed to the center with a nickel/silver plated circular plate superimposed to center. Central circular plate is fashioned after the early SA belt buckle face plate and features a small stylized national eagle clutching a wreath encompassing a sunwheel style swastika, on a smooth field. This in turn is encompassed by a twisted “rope” border followed by a ridged outer border with embossed oak-leaf half-wreath and another outer twisted “rope” border. Reverse of gorget with two bent over chain hanging tabs to upper corners and an off-centered retaining tab to middle for attaching the gorget through a uniform button hole. Original cloth backing is present, maker marked.   lightly worn example; in overall good condition. Gettysburg Museum Certified (COA) provided. Rare 100% Guaranteed to be authentic. Sold for historic purposes only. See our other pieces on our web site.  Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. VERY RARE WITH CHAIN!