SA Dagger [Early Version] with Frog by Paul Ebel Solingen
Rare, early example of an SA service dagger of the Sturmabteilung (SA), produced between 1933–1935 by the extremely scarce maker Paul Ebel, Solingen.
The lower crossguard is stamped on the reverse with the group mark “Wf” (Westphalia).
Total length: 37.5 cm.
An exceptional combination with belt hanger (Koppeltrageschuh) – completely original throughout.
Grip: Brown wooden grip with inlaid nickel national eagle and enameled SA roundel, both firmly set and undamaged.
The upper and lower crossguard are made of solid nickel; the lower one is stamped on the reverse with “Wf” (Westphalia).
Attractive, even age patina on all fittings.
Blade: Double-edged blade with fully preserved crossgrain.
Front side with deeply etched SA motto “Alles für Deutschland”.
Reverse with the maker mark Paul Ebel, Solingen – according to collector references a manufacturer of rarity level 5/5.
The blade shoulders fit precisely into the lower crossguard.
Light, age-related signs of wear, overall in excellent condition.
Scabbard: Iron scabbard with original brown finish, straight and free of dents.
Two nickel-plated steel fittings, each secured at the sides with two small screws.
The upper fitting has no suspension ring, as the dagger was worn with a belt hanger (Koppeltrageschuh).
An authentic example of period modification due to material-saving measures.
Hanger: Original brown leather belt hanger, reverse stamped “RZM L2/441/38”.
These belt hangers were often adapted to existing daggers when suspension rings were removed.
A complete, fully authentic ensemble from the early SA production period.
Historical Context: SA Service Dagger & Maker Paul Ebel
The SA service dagger was introduced at the end of 1933 as the official sidearm of the Sturmabteilung.
It served both as a symbolic badge of honor and as a component of the uniform.
Early examples like this one are characterized by high manufacturing quality and solid nickel fittings.
The maker Paul Ebel, Solingen is one of the rarest producers of SA daggers.
In collector literature he is rated at rarity level 5/5, meaning that only very few original pieces are known.
His daggers are noted for their crisp, precise blade etching and especially fine surface finish.
This piece combines early production with an original RZM-marked belt hanger L2/441/38,
documenting the transitional period between the hand-crafted early models and the later
standardized RZM production from the mid-1930s onward.
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