RARE - Early SA Dagger by Rich. Drees & Sohn

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

Ultra Rare - Model 1933 Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch by Rich. Drees & Sohn of Solingen. I have only seen two or three Rich. Drees & Sohn pieces, in my lifetime, and this is the only one I’ve ever owned. This maker is as rare as it gets, ratting 10 out of 10 for rarity. I purchased this piece directly from the Veteran’s Family. It has never been in a collection. A maker mark collectors dream!

The blade on this one looks excellent. The acid etched “Alles für Deutschland” motto and “R D & S” diamond, “Rich. Drees & Sohn Solingen” encircled maker mark are both dark crisp and beautifully executed. The crossgrain is stunning running the full length and is easily visible as you shine it in the light. The fit is nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates an easy NM. There are scratches throughout that were tough to photograph and only minor spotting. The sheet metal based brown anodized scabbard is in excellent condition. It has minor oxidization spotting. It remains completely dent free and holds 80% of its original factory lacquered finish. The solid nickel-silver scabbard fittings are in excellent condition. The ball remains perfectly round. All four screws remain intact. The scabbard / crossguard fit is perfect and closes with a snap. The solid nickel-silver crossguards are also in excellent shape. The reverse of the lower crossguard is Gau stamped “S” (Schlesien). The brown hardwood grip looks good, fitting the crossguards perfectly. It has some cracks, bumps and scratches throughout. The solid nickel eagle is beautifully detailed and has a perfect fit. The SA roundel has a perfect fit and retains 99%+ of its enamel. This one comes with a well working single hanger that has verdigris throughout. The whole exterior has pleasantly patinaed and matches perfectly.