Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Dagger, By Lauterjung & Co. Auction IV Class instituted 18 January

IV Class instituted 18 January 1830 by King Friedrich Wilhelm III

while the left side has a First Lieutenant rank insignia pinned in place near the front

the obverse with a central Stahlhelm

and a soutache constructed of crimson coloured weaving (indicative of General Staff)

with enamel loss to ornate loop

Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Dagger, By Lauterjung & Co. Auction IV Class instituted 18 January(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A well preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 dagger, measuring 37. 5 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 ricasso is marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo, above a