An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude When the straps are joined

When the straps are joined together

date marked "q" (1915) and engraved "G

Decoration

the Division moved to France where they finished out the war on the Western Front

Overall in extremely fine condition

An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude When the straps are joinedAn Early SA Dagger by Richard Balke & Shne engraved "Alles fr Deutschland" on the blade, maker marked "Rich. Balke & Sohne Solingen" with the company's "B." over "R. & S." over "S." insignia in the centre on the ricasso. Nickel plated fittings on the crossguards, SA Group marked "Om" (Ostmark) on the reverse of the lower crossguard, exhibiting very light contact and wear. Mahogany coloured wooden handle with embedded aluminum eagle is near excellent