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.

The first Marine-SA unit was founded in 1930. Initially, members wore the standard SA Brown Service Shirt, but with navy blue trousers. However, in 1934, a Marine-SA Service Tunic was introduced. It is similar to the regular SA tunic, but in navy blue. The hip pockets are of the concealed design, and the pocket flaps aren't straight, but scalloped.