SA Dagger RZM – M7/66 Eickhorn

Product Description:  A finely preserved example of a SA Dagger RZM – M7/66 Eickhorn, bearing the 1941 date and the renowned Solingen maker mark of Carl Eickhorn. This piece presents as a highly original Third Reich-era dagger, retaining strong visual integrity and authentic period character throughout.

The blade remains in very good condition, displaying much of its original factory crossgraining with light, scattered spotting consistent with age. The surface retains a pleasing honest tone, with no evidence of regrind, sharpening, or structural damage, preserving its historical integrity.

The grip is well-preserved, the wooden handle remaining free of chips or cracks, and retaining solid form. The associated metal fittings exhibit age-related corrosion and patination, most notably on the lower end nut, which shows heavier oxidation consistent with long-term storage and handling.

The scabbard presents particularly well, retaining a highly attractive near-original finish with very fine paint retention and minimal loss, a notable strength of the piece. The accompanying fittings to the scabbard likewise display corrosion and age wear, in keeping with the overall character of the dagger.

Accompanied by its period hanger, this example of an SA Dagger RZM – M7/66 Eickhorn embodies the authentic wear and patina expected of a service-used artifact, presenting as a complete and honest example from the early 1940s production period.

Overall, a strong and visually appealing collector-grade dagger, combining an excellent blade surface, well-preserved scabbard finish, and untouched structural integrity, with age-appropriate wear throughout metal fittings consistent with its historical use and storage.

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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