Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Sturmabteilung (SA) Dagger, by Gebrüder Heller

(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A Model 1933 Sturmabteilung (SA) dagger, measuring 370 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard. The dagger features a 220 mm-long plated magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and semi-sharpened edges. The obverse bears an acid-etched inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”), while the reverse features an acid-etched maker’s mark of “GEBR. HELLER”. The blade is set securely within the nickel-silver upper crossguard, marked on the reverse “TH” for SA-Gruppe Thuringen. The crossguard also bears eight etched notches, with four at both the top and bottom. The handle grip consists of smooth dark brown wood, into which is set a SA-style German national eagle measuring 25 mm (w) x 14 mm (h), as well as a SA insignia measuring 10 mm in diameter. The dagger completes with a lower crossguard, similarly constructed of nickel-silver and bearing eight notches, with the structure securely held together by a pommel nut. The dagger is accompanied by a scabbard constructed of brown-painted magnetic metal. A polished metal adornment is secured to the tip with dual rivets, while the throat also has a polished metal fitting secured with dual rivets. It features an integral loop retaining a hanger constructed of brown leather, adjustable with a functional buckle and completing with a functional spring clip. The clip retains a period original brown leather belt loop, held together with a magnetic metal rivet. The throat also retains a functional spring clip, securely holding the dagger in place during storage. Some denting and loss of paint is evident to the scabbard, while running marks are visible to the blade and age-appropriate material fatigue is apparent to the leather features. The dagger is in an overall near extremely fine condition.