Early Stormtrooper’s Dagger by Malsch – D1126

This edged weapon manufacturing firm though relatively common as far as makers go, put out some very fine quality SA’s during the early period of production timeframe. And  this one is no exception.

A fine looking grip begins the description of this introductory nickel silver SA. The medium contour handle remains in very nice condition, void of any splits, cracks, missing chunks, repairs, or major pressure marks. There is a little bit of flaking where the wood meets the upper crossguard, though not all that detracting. The grips on these Malsch SA’s usually project an appealing combination of light and dark grain, as you can see with this one. A nice set of emblems consisting of the nickel eagle and SA runic have been expertly set flush to the wood on the obverse, and display excellent detail to each. Both upper and lower nickel silver crossguards are smooth on this hilt, and nicely fit the shape and cut of the grip.

An excellent scabbard accompanies this good looking dagger. The shell is straight, void of any major hits, dings, creases or splits. Though the chemical browning process on the shell has lightened a bit from being worn by it’s owner, it still rates a solid 85% conservatively. Both upper and lower nickel fittings are in fine condition, and nicely match the light patina the hardware on the hilt displays. Through the upper fitting ring is a short hanger that this scabbard with. It is a little later vintage that we occasionally see from time to time, as original equipment wore out and was replaced.

We finish up with the blade, and it’s a beauty! Straight, full length, void of any tipping, sharpening, buffing, pitting, or cutting edge chips, it’s about as nice as a collector could hope for. These Malsch & Ambronn blades tend to project a gorgeous surface luster as a result of their final polishing process, and this one is no different. That beautiful affect can be seen in the several photos. Nicely etched with a light gray burnishing, the Alles fur Deutschland motto is shown running straight down the obverse of this fine blade. On the reverse is shown the water pumper trademark, the logo of the edged weapon firm who produced this beautiful dagger.

A good looking nickel SA, in every sense of the word.    SOLD