BACKGROUND: The SA, "Sturmabteilung" (Storm-troops), were originally formed in August of 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP, "Nationalsozialistische Deutsche Arbeiterpartei" (National-socialist German Worker’s-party). As with the Nazi party, the SA was structured along para-military lines. Most of its recruits were from the ranks of the various "Freikorps" groups of the day, composed mainly of disgruntled ex-soldiers, and they were first utilized at a Nazi party meeting in Munich in November of 1921.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A brown wool single-breasted tunic. The tunic has a pleated patch pocket to each breast, both with scalloped flaps secured by a single button, and two slash hip pockets, both with flaps and single buttons. Its four button front closure leads up to fold-back lapels and a lay-down collar. Insignia looks to be all original application. Buttons are complete and look to be original stitching. Chest size is roughly a 32". Original RZM tag. S.A.-group Hochland (Or possibly blue/grey indicating SA Group Weichsel). Nice tunic!