Ground Rohm NSKK Dagger by A. Wingen

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

A model 1933 NSKK Dagger (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps Dienstdolch) by Anton Wingen Jr. of Solingen. The blade on this one has age and has been cleaned. The acid etched "Alles fur Deutschland" motto and "Anton Wingen Jr Solingen" maker mark are still clearly visible. The fit is nice and tight. The Rohm inscription: "In herzlicher freundshaft, Ernst Rohm" (In Cordial Friendship Ernst Rohm) has been removed. The removal of the blade inscription is a back-yard job. I always prefer these to the so often seen factory ground jobs. I just picture the guys coming home from their weekly SA meeting to a bratwurst and Beck's beer discussing the events of the Night of the Long Knives, and complaining about why they had to remove the name from the blade. The blade rates Exc+/Exc++ with minor age and evidence it's been cleaned. The steel based, brown anodized and period repinted scabbard is a nice! This indicated that this guy moved from the SA to the NSKK service later in his career. It is completely dent free and retains an excellent heavy lacquer paint. The solid nickel fittings look great. The ball has a bump to the bottom and all of the screws remain intact. The scabbard / crossguard fit is good. The reverse of the lower crossguard fitting is Gau marked "B" (Berlin). The brown hardwood grip looks good, there are small hits and marked from normal period wear. It has a hairline running up from the lower guard and a flake to the lower obverse. The detailed solid nickel eagle has a perfect fit and wear to the high areas. The roundel retains 99% of its enamel and also has a perfect fit. Overall this is a great piece that shows some real history! A desired example among collectors!