Auction: January 22, 2023

Lot #330: World War II German SA Dagger by WKC (RZM) with Hanger

RZM 1938-1942 pattern, having 8.75-inch / 22-cm drop forged steel and nickel-silver plated blade displaying prominent cross-graining pattern with engraved motto on obverse of blade and RZM "M7/42" maker mark on reverse ricasso indicating manufacture by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen (WKC), including bright nickel plated fittings, wood grip with obverse retaining inlaid nickel plated eagle clutching wreath, enameled and colored runic SA insignia including painted magnetic metal scabbard having nickel plated locket retaining suspension ring with single piece SA dagger hanger marked "RZM" and "L2/338/41" on reverse of leather and spring-clip end marked "RZM", "M5/71" and "OLC" for Overhoff & Cie., Ludenschei aluminum product manufacturer and chape having ball finial, both secured to scabbard by a screw to each edge