Early E. Luttges & Co. SA Dagger

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

I recently got this one out of the largest SA collection that I know of. It rates 8 out of 10 on McSarrs SA rarity rating. The blade on this one has been cleaned and still looks good. The crossgrain looks great running the full length of the blade. The cleaning has obviously emphasized it. The fit is nice and tight, and the tip comes to a perfect point. The dark acid etched "Alles fur Deutschland" motto and ?E. Luttges & Co. Solingen? maker mark are beautifully executed! The blade rates Exc+. There is still some age grey throughout. The brown annodized scabbard looks good. It has some age crazing and spotting, yet it remains completely dent free! The solid nickel scabbard fittings are in excellent condition! The ball has a bruise and all four screws remain intact! All four screws remain intact. The scabbard / crossguard fit is perfect and closes with a snap! The solid nickel crossguards are also in excellent condition matching the scabbard fittings in color and wear. The reverse of the lower crossguard is Gau stamped "Ho" (Hochland) and is always to the far right. The grip / crossguard fits are perfect! The brown hardwood grip has a soft finish and looks good. There are a few hairlines from shrinkage over time. It has a wee chip and some pressure marks throughout. The solid nickel eagle is honestly one of the best I've seen being beautifully detailed with a perfect fit. The SA roundel also has a perfect fit and retains 85% of its enamel! A solid piece!