Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Dagger, by Lauterjung & Co.

(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A well-preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 dagger, measuring 37.5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, 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 ricasso is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, above a maker’s code of “M7/68” for Lauterjung & Co., Solingen, and a manufacture date of “1941”. The blade sits securely within a nickel-plated zink upper crossguard which is marked with eight notches, distributed in groups of four at both the top and bottom. The handle grip 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), with an additional partially-silvered SA insignia set into the pommel, measuring 9 mm in diameter. The dagger completes with a nickel-plated zink lower crossguard, similarly marked with eight notches, held in place with a rounded pommel nut that maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a brown painted magnetic metal shaft. Magnetic metal fixtures are riveted to both the tip and throat, with the latter retaining a loop for the accommodation of a hanger, which is included and consists of two dark brown leather straps. The throat also retains a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade, minor loss of finish to the nickel-plated features, sporadic loss of scabbard paint, and some material fatigue to the hanger. This late-model dagger remains in a better than very fine condition.