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Original early Weimar-era Bavarian Bevo sports badge, featuring finely woven gold thread on a black rayon backing. The badge displays the ornate intertwined “LLA” monogram surrounded by a detailed oak leaf wreath with a tied bow at the base. Produced during the early 1920s–1930s transitional period, this design reflects the reorganisation of German athletic and paramilitary associations following the First World War, when Bavaria maintained distinct local sports and marksmanship clubs before full Reich integration.
Following the collapse of Imperial Germany, the early Weimar period saw the creation of regional sports and training organisations across the former German states. In Bavaria, many units adopted unique insignia—such as this LLA badge, likely associated with a Landes-Leichtathletik (State Athletics) or related sports league. These locally woven Bevo patterns predate the national sports and political badges later standardised by the Third Reich, making them valuable examples of early interwar German insignia.
Very good overall with light creasing and faint discolouration from age. Reverse retains full thread detail with no fraying through the design.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
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Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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