History

The SA (Sturmabteilung, storm detachment) was established in 1921 as a paramilitary protection squad of the NSDAP. The members of the SA were tasked with protecting party leaders at political rallies and meetings from the paramilitary forces of the opposing political factions. The SA was first utilised on November 4, 1921 at a meeting held in Munich’s "Hofbräuhaus" beer hall. The organisation was banned after the failed putsch in 1923 and was reactivated in February 1925.

In 1934, a special insignia for SA administrative personnel was introduced. It took the form of a metal "V" in Gothic letters, which was added to the collar behind each collar tab. The insignia was either in silver or gold, depending on the wearer's button colour. This practice was discontinued in 1935.