Germany, SA. A Model 1933 NSKK Group South Dagger, by Thomas Wielpütz

(SA Dolch). An extremely well-preserved Model 1933 SA dagger, measuring 385 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard. The dagger features a 225 mm-long nickel-plated magnetic metal blade, with a sharpened tip and semi-sharpened edges, the obverse of which features an acid-etched inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”). The reverse bears a maker’s mark of “THOMAS WIELPÜTZ, SOLINGEN-HÖHSCHEID”. The blade sits flush with the nickel-plated upper crossguard, itself bearing eight notches, with four each distributed at the top and bottom. The handle is constructed of wood with a well-defined grip, with the obverse inset with a metallic NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 14 mm (h). The handle is also inset with a metallic SA logo measuring 9 mm in diameter. The dagger completes with a nickel-plated lower crossguard, similarly marked with eight notches, and a metal pommel nut. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of black re-painted magnetic metal. The throat retains a functional spring catch, securely holding the dagger in place during storage, and is held together by dual rivets. It bears a repaired loop to which is attached a leather strap with a magnetic metal buckle and functional magnetic metal spring clip, the latter with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M5/8” for maker F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. Running marks and tarnishing are evident to the blade and nickel-plated features, while the tip of the scabbard has been blunted. The dagger is overall fine.