Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Dagger, SA-Gruppe Ostmark, by Carl Grah

(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A very well-preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 225 mm-long polished magnetic steel dagger with a sharpened tip and edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) in Fraktur script. Stamped onto the reverse ricasso is a maker’s mark of “CARL GRAH, SOLNGEN-OHLIGS”, circumscribing the firm’s plane logo. The blade sits securely within a nickel-silver upper crossguard marked with eight notches, distributed in groups of four at the top and bottom. Stamped onto the reverse is a letter “OM”, indicating distribution to SA-Gruppe Ostmark. The handle is composed of a single piece of dark brown wood, carved into a curvature for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse of the handle is a silvered German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h). Also inset into the obverse pommel is a silvered and enameled SA logo measuring 9 mm in diameter. The dagger completes with a nickel-silver lower crossguard, similarly marked with right notches, held in place by a rounded pommel nut which maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a brown-painted magnetic metal shaft. Nickel-plated fittings are secured to both the tip and throat with dual side rivets, with the latter retaining an integral loop for the accommodation of a hanger. The latter is included and consists of a brown leather strap with functional buckle, in turn culminating in a functional nickel-silver spring clip. The hanger is maker marked with the logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. The scabbard throat also features a functional spring catch to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age are evident, and include slight tarnish and running marks to the blade, as well as minor loss of scabbard paint. The dagger is in an overall extremely fine condition.