SA Honor Dagger [Early Version] by Willh. Kober & Co. Suhl

This SA [Sturmabteilung] Honor Dagger is in EXC++ condition. Model 1933. The total length is 37.0 cm. Early Nickel fittings, lower guard with "He" stamp. Maker mark on the blade: Willhelm Kober & Co., Suhl.

Grip: The walnut grip is a beauty. It is of High Ridge construction and in EXC++ condition. The SA runes button is nicely placed, while the nickel grip eagle is fully detailed throughout. It is the style with the upward pointing beak. The crossguards are in the Suhl style, with the characteristic upward pointing quillon ends on the lower guard. These guards have excellent smooth surfaces, with well-defined edges and sharply cut accent grooves. The lower reverse guard is gruppe marked “He”.

Blade: The blade is in fine condition. The SA motto is crisp and deep. The reverse ricasso is etched with the firm's name and location, “Wilh. Kober & Co. Suhl” contained with ovals. Inside a logo in the form the the mythical Greek centaur, set above the start-up date “Gegr. 1874”.

Scabbard: The scabbard shell is a fine example, having just about all of the original anodized surface. There is also some original lacquer scattered around the scabbard. A few minor age spots are visible in the finish, but overall it is a pretty nice example. The scabbard mounts are of solid matching nickel, in good condition.

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