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Product Description: Very nice example of an RZM SA Dagger with a blade marked “RZM M7/42” for WKC. The blade on this WKC RZM SA Dagger is very good with excellent areas of visible cross graining. Standard SA motto of “Alles fur Deutschland” is nicely executed on the blade. The plated fittings retain nice amounts of their plating, with patina, scattered marks, and light to moderate finish bubbling. Wood grip exhibits scattered blemishes including small dings and a few scuffs and areas of discoloration. SA emblem and eagle are tightly inset with patina and both are original to the grip. This RZM SA Dagger is complete with its original steel scabbard that retains nearly all of its original brown painted finish, only exhibiting light scattered marks that do not detract from its overall appearance. One area of light oxidation toward the tip. Nickel-plated steel fittings retain approximately a generous amount of their finish, with light scattered marks and a light patina. Original hangar is attached with an RZM marked clip. The hanger remains supple and exhibits age related wear including surface cracking with patina and oxidation to the clip. This is a nice example of an RZM SA Dagger by WKC that would compliment a dagger collection.
Historical Description: The Sturmabteilung, known by the initials “SA,” were the original paramilitary wing of the Nazi Party. This organization was originally formed in 1921 and played a large role in the Nazi ascendancy and rise to power from the 1920s through 1933. The organization had a system of ranks and was divided into units, in a manner similar to that of the military. As with all of the paramilitary organizations during the Third Reich, the SA wore uniforms and had their own distinctive badges, insignia and regalia. At the time of the Nazi seizure of power in 1933, the SA had two million members. Following the Night of the Long Knives in 1934, and the arrest and eventual murder of SA leader Ernst Rohm, the size and influence of the SA decreased, but it continued to exist until the fall of Nazi Germany in May 1945. During WWII, the SA was involved with pre-military training, with the largest training unit, the SA-Marine, serving as an auxiliary to the German Navy. The SA even attempted to field a combat unit, at first as a Regiment, and eventually, an armored Korps- “Panzerkorps Feldherrnhalle.” The vast size of the SA at its height, and the length of time the SA was operational, created a vast range of different items of uniform, equipment, insignia, paperwork, etc., which is very collectible today.
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