Tagged NSKK Dagger by RZM M7/37

German WWII > Edged Weapons > SA and NSKK Daggers > RZM Daggers

What a piece! I love it when these come in with the original issue tag! They have all but dried up. This one was previously owned by Ruptured Duck so I will just use his description: "This is a very difficult dagger to encounter these days. The crossguards are the nickel plated variety and still retain their beautiful, shiny luster. As is the case with most plated examples the plating shows minor lifting/freckles in and around the area bordering the upper and lower grip area. The grip a red mahogany color with the "medium contour" ridge having outstanding graining! The grip-to-crossguard fit is very nice with mild shrinkage on the sides. The grip eagle is an earlier nickel variety remaining very crisp with a golden hue! The eagle is the "point-behind-the-head" style. Attached to the grip is the original RZM triangular tag. The obverse side of the tag displays the large "NSKK emblem" and below is printed "NSKK/Dienstdolch/nach/hach Vorschrift/Hersteller: M7/3 7". The reverse side has printed "RZM/Reichszeugmeisterei/der/NSDAP." and beneath are black lines with the following number "ANo. 018140". The tag is in beautiful condition grading at least near mint! The blade is mirror bright with 100% crossgraining exhibiting very faint in and out marks. Gorgeous! The SA motto "Alles fur Deutschland" is very crisp still maintaining 100% backgrounding. The blade grades mint! The reverse ricasso is matching etched with the Klaas "larger, open, double RZM circle w/background burnishing" and beneath is the maker's code "M 7/37". The scabbard shell is totally straight throughout! The black factory paint is fabulous rating at least 99%. The shell is fitted with factory new nickel-plated mounts showing very faint storage scratches. The four dome head side screws remain factory new and untouched! This is an investment quality piece!" A real beauty!