Bidspirit auction | German WWII-Era SA Model Dagger


German WWII-Era SA Model Dagger - German SA Model 1933 service dagger by Friedrich Herder Abr. Sohn of Solingen. Double-edged blade etched ”Alles fur Deutschland” and bearing the crossed-keys trademark over ”F. HERDER A.S. SOLINGEN.” Brown wood grip inset with an SA roundel and national eagle-and-swastika insignia, nickel-finished crossguards and pommel nut, and lower crossguard marked ”Om” for SA Group Ostmark. Brown-finished steel scabbard with metal throat and drag, suspension ring, and brown leather single hanger with clip. Blade length 8 5/8 inches; 14 1/4 inches overall in scabbard. CONDITION: Blade shows pronounced polishing, scratches, scattered oxidation and staining, with wear to the etched motto. Numerous scratches and small gouges. Scabbard has extensive surface wear and finish loss; metal fittings show scratches and edge nicks, and the drag is dented. Leather hanger shows heavy abrasion, fraying, and surface loss.