SA Röhm Honour Dagger (with dedication removed) (by Eickhorn)
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SKU: 51.GOR.04.01.003.000
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SA dagger measuring 37 cm in length with the scabbard on, while the blade of the dagger itself measures 22 cm and is constructed of nickel-silver plated metal, acid-engraved with “Alles für Deutschland” (“Everything for Germany”) on the obverse, the reverse presents the maker mark for Carl Eickhorn of Solingen and the squirrel insignia stamped onto the centre of the ricasso, the reverse Röhm inscription has been professionally ground. The blade fits neatly through the upper crossguard, itself constructed of nickel-silver plating, which in turn sits flush with the wooden handle that shows only minimal shrinkage from age, eight notches are neatly carved into the upper cross guard evenly distributed between top and bottom, the obverse of the wooden handle bears a metallic NSDAP Parteiadler (Party Eagle) emblem fitted within the wood, featuring an eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, below sits a metallic Sturmabteilung logo comprised of a stylized “SA” initials, the lower crossguard, like the upper, also features eight carved notches, displays the date “1934,” the dagger is held together by a nickel-silver pommel nut that sits tightly and securely in the lower crossguard, the scabbard measures 24.5 cm in length and is constructed of magnetic metal, with a nickel-silver plated metal fitting at the tip and throat, a metal loop is attached to the upper fitting, with a dagger hanger and belt clip constructed of brown leather, the dagger is well-preserved and characterized by some wear consistent with use, and in overall very fine condition.
The SA (Sturmabteilung, storm detachment) was established in 1921 as a paramilitary protection squad of the NSDAP. The members of the SA were tasked with protecting party leaders at political rallies and meetings from the paramilitary forces of the opposing political factions. The SA was first utilised on November 4, 1921 at a meeting held in Munich’s "Hofbräuhaus" beer hall. The organisation was banned after the failed putsch in 1923 and was reactivated in February 1925.
The SA Röhm Honour Dagger was introduced on February 3rd, 1934 by SA Chief of Staff Ernst Röhm. The dagger was awarded to SA personnel who had joined the organisation prior to December 31, 1931, and were still in good standing. A total of 125,960 dedication daggers were issued.
The Röhm dagger is identical to the standard SA Service Dagger, except it features the acid-etched dedication, ‘In herzlicher Kameradschaft Ernst Röhm’ (in heartfelt comradery) on the blade. After Röhm was executed in 1934, recipients of the dagger were ordered to have the dedication ground off or the dagger exchanged for a standard service dagger. Variations of daggers with a ground off dedication exist, depending on how much was ground off. For example, some owners had the entire dedication removed, while other opted to just remove Röhm's name. Today, blades with a partial dedication are scarce, while blades that have a complete dedication preserved are even rarer.
These daggers were introduced prior to the institution of the RZM and as such, do not feature RZM markings.
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