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. The "S.A.-Wehrmannschaft" (S.A.-Defense-troops) were formed in January 1939 to provide pre- and post-military training to all civilian males aged 18 to 65 years old. Originally, standard S.A. uniforms and headgear were worn until the official introduction of a S.A.-W. uniform in December 1939.

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 is most probably restored to the tunic. Buttons are complete and most look to be original stitching. Few small moth holes. Chest size is roughly a 38".