Early Nickel Silver SA by Wagner & Lange – D894
In spite of the fact that several million early Storm Troopers daggers were manufactured during the 3rd Reich infamous era, the exceptional condition ones are still not all that easy to find. Here is one that comes in at a 6 on the rarity scale.
The grip to this Wagner & Lange SA is about as nice as you are apt to find on any of these early 3rd Reich era political daggers. It is extremely smooth to the touch and feel within your hand, and void of any unsightly imperfections. I absolutely love the thick contour and profile of this handle. There is just something about this particular example. The medium brown wood has subtle dark grain running through it, projecting a beautiful visual look. An excellent nickel silver eagle has been properly placed flush and straight, just below what would be the centerline of the obverse. As pictured, the emblem has taken on a dark undisturbed patina over it’s surface. At the top of the obverse a fine looking SA runic has been set in very much the same way. The silvering and brown enamel has endured the test of time of nearly 90 years in good order. Both upper and lower crossguards have smooth surfaces both fore and aft, and have taken on a gorgeous golden and green patina which remains un-touched.
A fine scabbard accompanies this dagger. The shell remains fairly straight, save for one minor depression just below the center on the reverse side. While it may not appear that way in the photos, the anodizing remains very good on this scabbard. What you are seeing on the surface is actually the protective lacquer over this shell. It’s surprising to see this much of it intact, as most early SA scabbards exhibit little if any ever. Both upper and lower nickel fittings are in good condition, displaying the typical small dings that we usually encounter. As you can see in the photos, the surface of the hardware has exactly toned like that of the crossguards on the hilt. 4 factory dome head screws hold the fittings tight and secure.
Now this is my type of blade! It remains full length, void of any sharpening, tipping, excessive pitting, or cutting edged chips. With a bright period factory polished surface to both sides, only a few speck of surface age is basically it. A stunning crossgrain running both obverse and reverse can attest to the fact that this blade has never been over polished nor buffed in any way, shape, or form. And take a look at that Alles fur Deutschland motto! What an absolutely beautiful contrast to the steel upon which it is etched. On the reverse is the logo not all that common with the manufacture of these early nickel silver SA’s. That of the Wagner & Lange edged weapon firm, once located in the city of Solingen.
A damn nice early SA, in it’s entirety. SOLD