SA Service Dagger [Early Version] with Presentation Inscription & Hanger by C. G. Haenel Suhl
Maker
Haenel C. G., Suhl
Model
1933-1935 [Early Version]
Inscription
Alles für Deutschland «Everything for Germany»
Blade
double-edged
Length
372 mm
Weight
490 g
Hanger
Leather Hanger
Condition
NEAR MINT
Note
«Mi» Mitte (Middle Elbe)
SA Service Dagger [Early Version] with Presentation Inscription & Hanger by C. G. Haenel Suhl
Early SA service dagger of the Sturmabteilung (SA) from the production period 1933–1935. Manufactured by the Suhl maker C. G. Haenel, Suhl. The lower crossguard carries the group stamp “Mi” for Mitte (Mittelelbe). In addition, this piece features a rare presentation dedication on the scabbard fitting: “Für treue Dienste in der SA Weihnachten 1937”. Complete with an early SA leather hanger.
Grip: Brown wooden grip in an early configuration. Fitted are the national eagle 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 stamped on the reverse with the maker-appropriate group mark “Mi”.
Blade: Double-edged blade with visible crossgrain. The front side shows the SA motto in a deep, angular etch: “Alles für Deutschland”. The reverse bears the maker’s mark “C. G. Haenel (WAFFEN- und FAHRRADFABRIK) Suhl”. The blade shoulders fit perfectly to the lower crossguard.
Scabbard: Steel scabbard with brown-blued finish. Straight scabbard with no dents or bumps. 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. On the front of the upper fitting, the engraved dedication reads: “Für treue Dienste in der SA Weihnachten 1937”.
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 with Presentation Dedication (1937)
The SA service dagger was introduced in 1933 as a traditional and representative edged weapon of the Sturmabteilung (SA). Early production pieces (approx. 1933–1935) are often recognized by deep motto etching, period-correct grip shapes, and characteristic early fittings.
A distinctive identification feature is the group stamp on the lower crossguard, used for organizational allocation. The marking “Mi” is commonly attributed to the SA group Mitte (Mittelelbe). Suhl makers such as C. G. Haenel are well documented as producers of these daggers.
Particularly desirable are examples with presentation inscriptions. The dedication “Für treue Dienste in der SA Weihnachten 1937” indicates an award or commemorative context that goes beyond standard issue, making this a notable collector’s piece—especially when preserved as a complete set with an original leather hanger.
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