An Early Model 1933 Sa Dagger By Ed. Wüsthof Of Solingen GTRexclude likely when the War Merit

likely when the War Merit Cross was awarded

in overall a lightly worn example

He signed his Attestation Paper with the 256th Infantry Battalion on January 18

An Iron Cross Second Class 1914 - Silver frame

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An Early Model 1933 Sa Dagger By Ed. Wüsthof Of Solingen GTRexclude likely when the War MeritA fine example of a standard model 1933 SA dagger, measuring 370 mm with the scabbard on, and featuring a 219 mm magnetic nickel plated steel blade, with sharpened edges and a very sharp tip. The blades reverse ricasso is maker marked with the stylized logo of Ed Wsthof, Solingen. It is diamond shaped, with the obverse of the blade etched with the SA motto, Alles fr Deutschland (Anything for Germany), retaining some of its original cross graining,