Germany, SA. A Sturmabteilung Röhm Dagger, by C.G. Haenel

(Sturmabteilung Röhm-Dolch). A rare unaltered Sturmabteilung (SA) Röhm dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 225 mm-long magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) in Fraktur script. The reverse bears a fully-intact dedication of “IN HERZLICHER FREUNDSCHAFT” (“IN HEARTFELT FRIENDSHIP”) and a signature of Ernst Röhm in cursive script. Also visible on the reverse ricasso is a maker’s mark of “C.G. HAENEL, SUHL”, situated just beneath the firm’s classic arrow logo. The blade sits securely within a nickel-silver upper crossguard, marked with eight notches and stamped on the reverse with a SA Group mark of “WM” for Westmark. The handle grip is composed of a single piece of polished dark brown wood, contoured for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse of the handle is a central silvered German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), as well as a partially silvered SA insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter. It completes with a lower crossguard, similarly marked with eight notches, secured in place by a rounded pommel nut which securely maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a brown-painted magnetic metal shaft with silvered fittings affixed to both the tip and throat with dual side rivets. The latter retains a functional spring catch, holding the dagger firmly in place during storage. Also emanating from the throat fixture is an integral loop for the accommodation of a dagger hanger. The dagger hanger is included, and consists of a functional magnetic metal spring clip suspended from a black leather strap, itself adjusted with a silvered metal buckle. The clip is maker marked with the logo of Overhoff & Cie, Lüdenscheid. Issues consistent with age and storage are evident, and include oxidation and running marks to the blade, oxidation of the nickel-silver features, gouging and staining of the handle grip with black paint, and some loss of scabbard finish. This rare intact Röhme dagger is in an overall very fine condition.