Germany, SA. A Sturmabteilung (SA) Röhm Dagger, by August Merten Witwe

(Sturmabteilung Röhm-Dolch). A Sturmabteilung (SA) Dagger by August Merten Witwe, Solingen. An example that is being offered "as found" as a veteran bring back. Measuring 370 mm in length with the scabbard on, while the blade of the dagger itself measures 225 mm and is constructed of nickel-silver plated metal, acid-engraved with "Alles für Deutschland" (“Everything for Germany”) on the obverse. The reverse bears evidence of the Röhm inscription being etched out, and now presents plain. Near the ricasso is a maker’s mark of “Aug. Merten Ww., Solingen-Gr.”, along with the firm’s logo of an initial “M” between two oak leaves. The tip and edges of the dagger are in a semi-sharpened condition. The blade fits neatly through the upper crossguard, itself constructed of plated zink, which in turn sits flush with the wooden handle. Eight notches are neatly carved into the upper cross guard, evenly distributed between the top and bottom. The obverse of the wooden handle bears a metallic NSDAP “Parteiadler” (Party Eagle) emblem fitted within the wood, featuring an eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 18.5 mm (w). On the same side, just above the lower cross guard, sits a metallic Sturmabteilung logo, comprised of stylized “SA” initials measuring 9 mm in diameter. Similar to the upper crossguard, the lower also features eight carved notches. The dagger is held together by a pommel nut that sits tightly and securely in the lower crossguard. The scabbard measures 245 mm in length and is constructed of brown-painted magnetic metal, with a magnetic metal throat. A bronze loop measuring 15 mm in diameter is attached to the upper fitting, allowing the dagger to be hung from a uniform. The fittings are each held securely in place with two (original) screws connecting to the main body of the scabbard. Significant tarnishing and deterioration of the metal and plated features is evident. Otherwise in near very fine condition.