SA Dagger – M7/36 with Hanger – E.F. Horster

Product Description: An impressive example of a late-production SA Dagger – M7/36 with Hanger – E.F. Horster, this piece is marked RZM M7/36 for the noted Solingen maker E.F. Hörster. Presented in excellent+ overall condition, the dagger retains sharp lines and crisp detailing throughout. The nickel-plated fittings remain bright with minimal tarnishing, the leather hanger is soft and pliable, and the wooden grip is beautifully preserved, showing only minor handling wear and featuring a well-fitted SA roundel and eagle insignia.

The blade retains much of its original factory cross-grain and the etched motto “Alles für Deutschland” remains deep and legible. Some scattered spotting is visible on the blade surface, along with a few small nicks along the edge—common signs of age and honest handling. The scabbard finish is intact with light wear, and the fittings remain tight and undisturbed. A fine and highly desirable example from a reputable maker, this dagger exemplifies the craftsmanship of late Third Reich edged weapons and would make a strong addition to any edged weapon or WWII-era militaria collection.

Historical Description: The “Sturmabteilung” (SA), formed in 1921, was the original paramilitary branch of the Nazi party. With the Nazi rise to power in 1933, a dress dagger was introduced for wear with the iconic “brown shirt” uniform. As the SA was a huge organization, with an eventual strength of close to three million men, there was a huge demand for these daggers, and they were produced by 123 different makers, from larger factories to small, cottage-industry workshops. The daggers featured a wood grip with an inset enameled SA emblem and the German national eagle and swastika emblem. The blade was etched with the motto of the SA, “Alles für Deutschland.” The early daggers were crafted with the utmost quality, in both workmanship and materials. Originally, the name and logo of each manufacturer was etched on the reverse of the blade. These early daggers featured hand-fitted nickel silver fittings, and scabbards that had an anodized coating. Prior to around 1935, the daggers were stamped with an SA group letter on the reverse of the crossguard. In 1936, the Reichszeugmeisterie der NSDAP (RZM) organization began to standardize the manufacture of the SA dagger. Commercial type manufacturer markings were to be eliminated, and replaced with the RZM logo as well as an RZM code to indicate the manufacturer. Late production daggers marked with RZM logos usually are made with plated zinc fittings and have aluminum grip eagles. Instead of the early anodizing process, later scabbards were simply painted. During the transitional period around 1936, many daggers were manufactured bearing the RZM logo and maker code in combination with the earlier type maker names and logos. These transitional daggers can be found with early or late features, or a mix of both.

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