Антикварний службовий кинджал SА, Aesculap

An authentic service dagger used by members of the Storm Troopers (SA), Model 1933, from the early production period. The motto ‘Alles für Deutschland’ (‘Everything for Germany’) is engraved on the steel blade in Gothic script. The pommel bears the hallmark of the German manufacturer Aesculap (Tuttlingen), depicting a staff entwined by a snake, whilst the reverse of the guard is stamped with the regional group designation ‘Sw’ (Südwest). The blade is secured in an upper guard made of nickel silver. The brown wooden hilt has a carved curve for a comfortable grip. On the obverse of the hilt is a silver-plated image of the German national eagle clutching a swastika within a wreath. The metal scabbard has partially retained its original brown finish and comes with the original leather suspension strap with a carabiner.