Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Nordsee, by Stöcker & Co.

(SA Dienstdolch M33). A very well-preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, 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 bears the maker’s mark of Stöcker & Co., Solingen, topped by the firm’s classic seated king logo. It sits securely within a nickel-plated upper crossguard marked with eight notches, distributed in groups of four at both the top and bottom. Stamped onto the reverse are initials “NO” indicating issues to SA-Gruppe Nordsee (SA Group North Sea). The handle grip is composed of a single piece of lacquered 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 of the pommel is a partially-silvered SA logo measuring 9 mm in diameter. It completes with a nickel-silver lower crossguard similarly marked with eight notches, retaining a rounded pommel nut screwing in to maintain the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a brown-painted magnetic metal shaft. Nickel-silver fixtures are riveted to both the tip and throat. Emanating from the latter is a loop retaining a hanger consisting of a functional nickel-silver spring clip with a brown leather loop for uniform suspension. The clip is maker marked with the logo of F.W. Assmann & Söhne, Lüdenscheid. The throat also retains a functional clip to firmly hold the dagger in place during storage. Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include some running marks to the blade and denting of the scabbard’s tip and side. This dagger is a high-quality early example in extremely fine condition.