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Product Description: Very interesting Emil Voos SA dagger with a very artistically engraved rosewood grip. The blade on this Emil Voos SA Dagger remains bright throughout and retains most of its factory cross-graining. A few light marks can be seen on the blade, as well as typical runner marks. An RZM maker mark of “RZM M7/2”, for the firm of “Emil Voos”, is acid etched on the lower reverse side of the blade. Both the upper and lower cross-guards are the nickel plated type commonly found on the RZM produced period SA Daggers. The fittings remain bright with only light lifting near the rosewood grip. The grip is a beautiful rosewood style SA grip that has been expertly engraved with oak leaves and acorns. The detailing of the engraving is impressive, with the craftsmanship and skill typically associated with the work of Germany’s skilled tradesman of the time period. This engraving was either made and presented as a gift to another comrade, or ordered by the SA man himself, who wanted a customized dress weapon that would represent him. These enhancements were not a common thing from the time period, but they did exist and show up from time to time. One small chip is present on the reverse side of the grip. The scabbard body retains nearly all of its factory brown paint, with a few very small light marks. The upper throat and lower drag fittings also retain nearly all of their nickel plating, with the same appearance as the dagger’s guards. An original SA horizontal leather hanger is attached to the scabbard suspension ring. The hanger is maker marked. This is a very nice Emil Voos SA Dagger, with a unique and original engraved grip.
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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