Germany, SA. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Schlesien, by August Merten Witwe Republic of mounted to an aluminum frame

mounted to an aluminum frame with triple push pins)

on loop for suspension from its period original ribbon with regimental clasp and horizontal pinback

Footnote: This type of badge worn during 1941-43 by the Croat volunteers in the Italian sponsored Light Transport Regiment ('Legione Croata Autotransportabile')

dated "1916" and museum coded in white on the reverse

Special Reserve

Germany, SA. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Schlesien, by August Merten Witwe Republic of mounted to an aluminum frame(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A very well preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ALLES FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark