Nickel Silver SA Dagger by Schmidt – D836

Though SA daggers manufactured by the Carl Schmidt run in the middle of the pack as far as the rarity scale goes, you don’t seen them all as often as the common number might indicate. Here’s a decent example  in this offering.

The grip is pretty nice on this early introductory Storm Trooper’s dagger. The wood is of a medium brown color, and in good shape. Void of any missing chips, splits, or cracks, you’re basically seeing the typical light pressure marks from the time when it was carried during the period. The nickel silver eagle has been set centered, and flush to the wood. Void of any scuffing, the features of the eagle, wreath & swastika remain excellent. At the top of the obverse the SA runes button is in good shape, with just a single hit to the brown enamel. Both crossguards are smooth, and fit this handle nicely.

The scabbard to this Schmidt SA is in average condition. It remains straight, void of any bends, creases, or splits. There is one minor depression about mid way on the obverse. Though the shell has the original period anodizing, the obverse surface has oxidized over ¾ of a century. On the reverse, this shell displays a decent factory coppery coating. Both upper and lower nickel fittings are fine, and held secure by the proper period dome head screws.

Lastly the blade. It is full length, void of any tipping, sharpening, pits, or cutting edge chips. A nice bright surface is shown in the photos running down both the obverse and reverse. There are a couple specks of age here and there, hardly worth mentioning. A fine line factory crossgrain is still very much intact, both fore and aft. An excellent Alles fur Deutschland motto can be seen perfectly etched straight down the middle of the obverse. Each and every letter of the etch with the beautiful light gray burnishing. On the reverse is shown the small little church trademark, the logo used by the Carl Schmidt edged weapon firm.

A pretty decent SA all in all.    SOLD