Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Dagger, SA-Gruppe Berlin-Brandenburg, by HACO

(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A very well-preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 225 mm-long polished magnetic steel dagger with a sharpened tip and edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) in Fraktur script. Stamped onto the reverse ricasso is a maker’s mark of “HACO, BERLIN”. The blade sits securely within a nickel-silver upper crossguard marked with eight notches, distributed in groups of four at the top and bottom. Stamped onto the reverse is a letter “B”, indicating distribution to SA-Gruppe Berlin-Brandenburg. The handle is composed of a single piece of dark brown wood, carved into a curvature for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse of the handle is a silvered German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h). Also inset into the obverse pommel is a silvered and enameled SA logo measuring 9 mm in diameter. The dagger completes with a nickel-silver lower crossguard, similarly marked with right notches, held in place by a rounded pommel nut which maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a brown-painted magnetic metal shaft. Nickel-plated fittings are secured to both the tip and throat with dual side rivets, with the latter retaining an integral loop for the accommodation of a hanger. The throat also features a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. With the exception of slight tarnishing of the blade and loss of scabbard paint, this dagger from a desirable SA-Gruppe is in an overall extremely fine condition.