Maker
Sauer J. P. & Sohn (1751), Suhl
Model
1933-1935 [Early Version]
Inscription
Alles für Deutschland «Everything for Germany»
Blade
double-edged
Length
375 mm
Weight
500 g
Hanger
Leather Hanger
Condition
EXC+
Note
«Mi» Mitte (Middle Elbe)
SA Service Dagger [Early Version] by J. P. Sauer & Sohn (Gegr. 1751) Suhl
Early SA service dagger of the Sturmabteilung (SA) from the production period 1933–1935, with the Suhl maker marked on the blade: J. P. Sauer & Son (founded 1751), Suhl. The lower crossguard carries the matching group stamp “Mi” for Mitte (Mittelelbe). Complete with an early SA leather hanger.
Grip: Brown wooden grip in the typical early configuration with the characteristic Suhl step. Fitted are the national eagle in nickel-type finish and, above it, the enameled SA emblem, both period-correct and crimped/clamped from the inside. Both crossguards are made of nickel. The lower crossguard is hand-stamped on the reverse with “Mi” (Mitte / Mittelelbe).
Blade: Bright blade with preserved crossgrain. The front side shows the SA motto in a very dark, angular etch: “Alles für Deutschland”. The reverse bears the maker’s mark “J. P. Sauer & Son, Suhl”.
Scabbard: Steel scabbard with original finish (blued). Both scabbard fittings are made of nickel and are secured laterally with two screws each. The upper fitting features the suspension ring for the hanger.
Hanger: Original early SA leather hanger in brown leather. A functional spring clip / snap hook is present. Early unmarked example with fittings in nickel.
Historical Context: Early SA Service Dagger 1933–1935 (Group “Mi” Mitte / Mittelelbe)
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 recognized by a strong, dark etch of the motto “Alles für Deutschland” and by typical early grip features such as the Suhl step.
The group stamps on the lower crossguard served an organizational allocation within the SA structure. The marking “Mi” is commonly attributed to the group Mitte (Mittelelbe) and is a desirable detail, especially when paired with a well-preserved blade surface (crossgrain).
Makers from Suhl, including J. P. Sauer & Son, were among the important producers of these daggers. Complete early sets with a matching scabbard and a period-correct leather hanger remain particularly attractive to collectors.
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