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Germany, SA. A Model 1933 SA Group Hansa Dagger, by E. & F. Hörster

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Germany, SA. A Model 1933 SA Group Hansa Dagger, by E. & F. Hörster

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Germany, SA. A Model 1933 SA Group Hansa Dagger, by E. & F. Hörster

(SA Dolch). A very well-preserved Model 1933 Sturmabteilung (SA) Group Hansa dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 220 mm-long 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 also bears a maker’s mark of “E. & F. HÖRSTER, SOLINGEN”, circumscribing the firm’s logo. The blade is securely set within a nickel-silver upper crossguard, marked with eight notches, with four distributed along both the top and bottom. Stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard is a letter “H”, likely indicating SA Group Hansa in accordance with Hörster’s manufacturing records. A curved piece of polished dark wood composes the handle, contoured for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse of the handle is a silvered insignia consisting of a NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h). Also inset into the handle is a silvered SA insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter. Completing the dagger is a lower crossguard, similarly constructed of nickel-silver and marked with eight notches, securely held together by a rounded pommel nut. The dagger is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a brown-painted magnetic metal shaft. Magnetic metal fittings are affixed to both the tip and throat, each held in place with dual side rivets. The throat retains a functional spring catch, securely holding the dagger in place during storage. An integral loop emanating from the throat fixture attaches to a period original dagger hanger, consisting of a black leather strap adjusted with a silvered bronze buckle and retaining a functional spring clip of identical construction. Some issues consistent with age and use are evident, and include running marks to the blade and loss of finish to the insignia. The dagger is in an overall near extremely fine condition.