An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne Auction Archive measuring 282 mm in length

measuring 282 mm in length

IN SILBER" on the lid

he could very well have died from either neglect or he could have been executed by the Nazi Gestapo

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An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne Auction Archive measuring 282 mm in lengthAn 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