Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Westmark, by E. Knecht & Co. Archive A Franz Joseph Memorial Cross

A Franz Joseph Memorial Cross

maker marked “CTD” on reverse

The obverse of the blade features an acid-etched inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE

the attending physician noted that the wound had "not healed" and designated him for "duty only"

Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Westmark, by E. Knecht & Co. Archive A Franz Joseph Memorial Cross(Sturmabteilung 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 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip, and with much of its crossgrain still visible. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ALLES FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script.