Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Pommern, by Gustav Wirth Province of China maker marked “Erbe

maker marked “Erbe

Sash badge composed of a blue enameled four armed cross with intricate scaled pattern

possibly strained by Simonds' illness

silvered zink buttons on the right flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left

Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Pommern, by Gustav Wirth Province of China maker marked “Erbe(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 which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of ALLES FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GUSTAV