Germany, SA. An Early Model 1933 SA Dagger, by C.D. Schaaf

(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch). Measuring 374 mm with the scabbard on, and featuring a 219 mm long magnetic nickel-plated steel blade, with a factory dull edges and a dull tip. The blade’s reverse ricasso is marked “RZM M7/56” for “C.D. Schaaf, Solingen”. It is diamond shaped, with the obverse of the blade etched with the SA motto “Alles für Deutschland” (Germany - Anything for German), retaining its original cross, graining, with light scratches to the blade common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The cross-guard is constructed of nickel silver, with light scratches to the surface and with light bubbling evident from age. It is decorated with eight un-darkened grooves. The hardwood grip is evenly mahogany-coloured, with a small chip on the wooden grip on the bottom right side of the obverse, but without major damage or signs of wear. It sits tightly against the upper and lower cross-guard, fitting well in its place, with minuscule gaps from shrinkage of the wood from age. The German national eagle sits snug in its place and is level with the wooden grip, without significant gaps between the eagle and the grip. The roundel sits equally snug and flush with the grip, featuring the SA logo within brown enamels. The dagger core within the grip is marked “Y/C”. The scabbard is constructed of brown-painted steel with nickel-silver fittings, with all four fastening screws present. Attached to the scabbard is a leather dagger hanger with its metal hardware (magnetic), marked by Overhodd & Cie of Lüdenscheid. The dagger is overall well preserved, with only light signs of aging. The scabbard is equally well preserved, also with light signs of aging. In overall very fine condition.