To centralise the loyalty of the SA, Hitler personally assumed command of the entire organisation in 1930 and remained Oberster SA-Führer for the duration of the group's existence.

After 1931, those who held the rank of Stabschef, such as Ernst Röhm, were accepted as the commanders of the SA.

[1] The Oberster SA-Führer had no particular uniform insignia and was a paramilitary title that could be denoted in a variety of ways.

Hermann Göring, for instance, created an elaborate uniform, with swastika armband accompanied with white service stripes.

In contrast, Maurice wore simply a brown Nazi storm trooper shirt with no insignia, as did Hitler when he held the title of Oberster SA-Führer.