An Early SA Dagger by Adolf Völker, Solingen

A standard SA Dagger measuring 369 mm with the scabbard on, with“Alles für Deutschland” (Everything for Germany) engraved on the obverse side of the blade and maker marked “Adolf Völker, Schmalkalden” on the reverse ricasso. The nickel-plated steel (magnetic) blade exhibits semi-pronounced in/out runner marks with semi-sharp edges and a sharp tip. The nickel plated aluminum fittings on the crossguard are SA Group marked “Sa” in the center of the reverse of the lower crossguard in small letters. Original wooden handle with moderate contact marks fitting perfectly to the upper and lower crossguards. The embedded aluminum eagle rates very fine, with some light corrosion forming due to age. The SA insignia exhibits some minor contact marks, but rates very fine overall. The scabbard and scabbard fittings are crafted out of steel (magnetic) and exhibit light contact marks, with the dark brown body also exhibiting some contact marks and loss of paint. Attached to the ring is a worn but fine condition leather strap with an oval buckle and metal clip. Clip is maker marked “RZM M5/71” and “oLc” (Overhoff & Cie., Lüdenscheid”. Clip is attached to dual brown leather dagger hangers. Overall near extremely fine condition.