BACKGROUND: The first Marine-SA unit was formed in Hamburg in 1930 as a component of the regular SA but with distinctive identifying blue uniforms and visor caps. After its inception additional Marine-SA units were raised in various SA-Gruppes and in 1934 the Marine-SA units were granted status as an independent organization within the framework of the SA.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Double sided, 30cm x 50cm ,multi-piece cotton/rayon construction triangular pennant. Pennant features a red cotton base field with central white circular disc with canted black swastika to center. To the upper corner is a embroidered anchor, pointing to the center of the pennant, on a dark blue wool backing. Original attachment rope/clips are still present. Nice!