Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger SA-Gruppe Bayerische Ostmark

(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A well-preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade retaining factory-original sharpening to both the tip and edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) in Fraktur script, while the blade is otherwise unmarked. It sits securely within a nickel-silver upper crossguard which is marked with eight notches, distributed in groups of four at both the top and bottom. Stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard is a mark of “BO”, indicating distribution to SA-Gruppe Bayerische Ostmark. The handle grip consists of a single piece of lacquered dark brown wood which is carved into a curvature for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse is a silvered German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h). Also inset into the obverse of the pommel is a partially-silvered SA logo measuring 9 mm in diameter. It completes with a nickel-silver lower crossguard, similarly marked with eight notches, which is held in place by a rounded pommel nut that securely maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a brown painted magnetic metal shaft. Nickel-silver fixtures are secured to both the tip and throat with side rivets. A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the dagger in place during storage. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include running marks and tarnishing to the blade, minor scratching of the handle grip, some denting of the scabbard fixtures, loss of paint to the shaft resulting in surface oxidation throughout, and the loss of the throat fixture’s suspension loop. A dagger distributed to an uncommon SA-Gruppe in fair condition.