Claymore Posted August 19, 2007 Posted August 19, 2007 Hi,This is a pre-1933 solid nickel SA dagger, made by Adolf V?lker in Schmalkalden.As far as I am aware, there were three dagger makers located in Schmalkalden....but if I'm wrong about this, feel free to correct me The three makers known to me are, Adolf V?lker, Gebr?der Heller, and A.G. Erde....Personally I have always prefered the early daggers instead of the later period RZM marked daggers.The lighting in this photo wasn't as good as I had planned, so it gives the impression that the scabbard is almost black (like a NSKK dagger)...it is most definitely a dark brown, compared to the lighter brown handle....
Claymore Posted August 19, 2007 Author Posted August 19, 2007 ...the crossguard is area stamped 'Mi', along with the number '9118'......note the very light greying on the blade next to the maker's mark....nothing that detracts from what a great looking dagger this is...(in humble opinion!)...Adolf V?lker, Schmalkalden....
Claymore Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 ...and now another Schmalkalden made SA dagger, by Gebr?der Heller......pre-1933 solid nickel (the best kind to have!)....
Claymore Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 ...close up of handle (and my knuckles!).
Claymore Posted August 20, 2007 Author Posted August 20, 2007 ...the crossguard is area stamped 'Mi'.....identical to the previous dagger......I would have liked to have posted images of a pre-1933 A.G. Erde made SA dagger (to complete the Schmalkalden hat-trick)....apparently these are fairly difficult to find....but maybe one day!...Gebr?der Heller, Schmalkalden....
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