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Product Description: Very nice example of a Late Period NSKK Dagger by Paul Weyersberg with an “RZM M7/43” marked blade which has grayed over time and exhibits spotting throughout with a very slight bend at the tip. Nickel plated fittings retain a generous amount of their plating with scattered blemishes including a light patina and only minor lifting. Wood grip exhibits light handling wear throughout and is fitted with an earlier nickel eagle and enameled SA roundel, both of which are tightly inset and are original to this Late Period NSKK Dagger. There is a small hairline crack observed on the grip just above the pommel on the obverse side, as well as a hairline crack on both sides just below the guard. The cracks are noticeable, but not at a distance. This Late Period NSKK Dagger is complete with its black painted scabbard that retains most of its original black paint with areas of freckling throughout its length. Scabbard fittings are plated and retain nice amounts of their plating with light patina throughout, as well as light lifting and spotting. There is one large area of oxidation on the throat fitting. Original hanger is attached with an RZM marked clip. The leather remains supple with areas of oxidation on the clip that partially obscure the RZM mark. A nice example of a Late Period NSKK Dagger.
Historical Description: The National Socialist Motor Corps (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps, or NSKK) was a Nazi paramilitary organization that conducted training in the operation of motorcycles and automobiles, and also transported Nazi Party and SA personnel. It was founded in 1931, as a successor to the National Socialist Automobile Corps. The organization and ranks in the NSKK were similar to that of the SA. It focused on fitness in motoring skills, including maintenance and use of both military and civilian vehicles. NSKK members assisted with traffic direction, as well as the transportation of personnel involved with constructing the bunker system on Germany’s western frontier. Starting with the outbreak of war in 1939, the NSKK assisted the German armed forces, providing infrastructural support. As with most uniformed organizations in the Third Reich, the NSKK had a myriad of specific regalia and insignia, each with its own distinct purpose and meaning.
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