SA Presentation Service Dagger [Early Version] by J. P. Sauer & Sohn (Gegr. 1751) Suhl
Maker
Sauer J. P. & Sohn (1751), Suhl
Model
1933-1935 [Early Version]
Inscription
Alles für Deutschland «Everything for Germany»
Blade
double-edged
Length
374 mm
Weight
470 g (with Hanger)
Hanger
Leather Hanger
Condition
NEAR MINT
Note
«Sa» Saxony
SA Presentation Service Dagger [Early Version] by J. P. Sauer & Sohn (Gegr. 1751) Suhl
Early SA presentation service dagger of the Sturmabteilung (SA), produced in the early period 1933–1935, with the Suhl maker marked on the blade: J. P. Sauer & Sohn (founded 1751), Suhl. The lower crossguard carries the matching group stamp “Sa” for Saxony. Both crossguards and the pommel nut are decorated with an attractive oak-leaf motif.
Grip: Brown wooden grip in a typical early configuration featuring the characteristic Suhl step. Fitted are the national eagle in nickel-type finish and, above it, the enameled SA emblem; both are period-correct crimped/clamped from the inside and, as stated, have never been removed. Both crossguards are made of nickel and display oak-leaf decoration. The lower crossguard is hand-stamped on the reverse with “Sa” (Saxony).
Blade: Mirror-bright blade with 100% crossgrain, free of rust and without nicks. The front side bears the SA motto in a very dark, angular etch: “Alles für Deutschland”. The reverse shows the maker’s mark “J. P. Sauer & Sohn, Suhl”. The blade shoulders fit perfectly to the lower crossguard.
Scabbard: Steel scabbard with original blued finish. Both scabbard fittings are made of nickel-plated sheet steel and are secured laterally with two screws each. The upper fitting features the suspension ring for the hanger.
Hanger: Original early SA leather hanger made of brown leather. A functional spring clip / snap hook is present. Early, unmarked example with fittings in nickel silver.
Historical Context: Early SA Service Dagger 1933–1935 (Group Stamp “Sa”)
The SA service dagger was introduced in 1933 as a traditional and representative edged weapon of the Sturmabteilung (SA). Early production examples (approx. 1933–1935) are often distinguished by pronounced etching quality, including the motto “Alles für Deutschland”, and by characteristic early features in grip shape and fittings.
A key identifying detail is the group stamp on the lower crossguard, used for organizational allocation within the SA. The marking “Sa” is commonly attributed to the SA group Saxony and is especially desirable when paired with an exceptionally preserved blade surface.
Makers from Suhl—such as J. P. Sauer & Sohn—belong to the well-known producers of these daggers. Complete early sets with original scabbard and a period-correct leather hanger remain highly sought-after among collectors of historic edged weapons.
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