This Anton Wingen produced NSKK example with early nickel fittings. The crossguards have good smooth surfaces with crisp edges and precise accent grooves. The grip is a medium color brown not having any obvious grain. The grip is of smooth ridge construction and is in perfect condition. This grip fits the crossguards like a glove. The SA runes button is nicely placed and has perfect enamel. The nickel grip eagle is the style with beak which points upwards slightly.The reverse lower crossguard is Gruppe marked, No-Nordsee. The scabbard shell is straight throughout. This shell has fine black paint. The scabbard mounts are matching patinated early nickel. The blade of this example is a real beauty. It is in Mint condition, having all of its cross graining as well as a needle-like tip. The very darkly etched SA Motto looks great, having 100% of the blackening it the letters. The reverse ricasso is complete, with the original trademark, featuring the standing small knight in the center, and the firm's name and location above and below the knight, respectively, Anton Wingen, Jr. Solingen. The blade shoulders perfectly meet the lower crossguard contour. The lower crossguard is still nice and bright on the oval area where it was protected by the in place scabbard throat.