Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, By C.d. Schaaf United Republic of ornate hanger inscribed "St

ornate hanger inscribed "St

1859 and promoted to Boy 1st Class on June 20

the British launched the Somme offensive on July 1

Although hazardous weather forced supporting elements to abandon the mission

The blade's ricasso is maker marked C

Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, By C.d. Schaaf United Republic of ornate hanger inscribed "St(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of ALLES FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code M7 56