SA Dagger [Middle Version] with Hanger by RZM M7/66 (Carl Eickhorn Solingen)
Service dagger of the Sturmabteilung (SA) from the mid-production period 1936–1938, bearing the RZM code M7/66 for the manufacturer Carl Eickhorn, Solingen.
A well-preserved example of this transitional production phase, complete with its original SA hanger.
Grip: Brown wooden grip with a vertically grained surface.
Fitted with an aluminum national eagle and a red-and-silver enameled SA roundel, both firmly set and unrestored.
The grip shows light signs of honest age and handling wear, consistent with period service.
Blade: Double-edged and mirror-polished blade featuring the deeply etched motto on the obverse: “Alles für Deutschland” (“Everything for Germany”).
The reverse bears the Carl Eickhorn Solingen trademark together with the RZM marking M7/66.
The blade shoulders fit perfectly against the lower crossguard, a typical hallmark of mid-period Eickhorn workmanship.
Scabbard: Constructed of steel with its original brown factory lacquer finish.
Both fittings are nickel-plated and secured with side-mounted dome screws.
The upper fitting carries the suspension ring for the hanger.
Hanger: Original brown leather hanger with fully functional spring clip.
The clip is marked RZM M5c/93 for Paulmann & Crone, Lüdenscheid.
Buckle and clip are made of nickel-plated steel and remain in excellent, undamaged condition.
Historical Context: SA Service Dagger Model 1933
The SA Service Dagger was introduced at the end of 1933 under the direction of Ernst Röhm
as an honor dagger for members of the Sturmabteilung (SA).
Its design was inspired by the so-called “Holbein dagger” from the 15th century, symbolizing knightly honor and loyalty.
The mid-production period (1936–1938) marked the transition to regulated RZM quality control and
mixed-metal production. Manufacturers such as Carl Eickhorn continued to produce high-quality examples,
often combining nickel, aluminum, and zinc components.
These daggers are recognizable by their precise blade fit, deep motto etching, and standardized RZM markings.
This particular example, bearing RZM code M7/66, represents a classic Solingen-made dagger from the period
and demonstrates the fine craftsmanship typical of Eickhorn’s mid-period production.
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