Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, Sa-Gruppe Westfalen, By August Merten Witwe consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac numbered “286” on reverse

numbered “286” on reverse

and Memorial Cross (675598

The roundel sits equally snug and flush with the wood grip

During combat

Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, Sa-Gruppe Westfalen, By August Merten Witwe consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac numbered “286” on reverse(SA Dienstdolch M33). A well preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service 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 FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script. The reverse bears a makers mark of AUG. MERTEN WW., SOLINGEN GR., topped by the