Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Sa Dagger Handle Grip Hold true cross

true cross

the shield was diagonally quartered into four triangles

on the main road from Amiens to Arras and is commemorated on page 130 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

the War Merit Cross with Swords

maker marked with LDO code “L22” for Glaser & Söhne

Germany, Sa. A Model 1933 Sa Dagger Handle Grip Hold true cross(Griff fr SA Dolch). Constructed of polished dark brown wood, featuring a curvature countered for a comfortable grip, the obverse inset with a silvered Sturmabteilung 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), also inset with a partially silvered SA insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter, with each end perforated for the insertion of a tang and pommel nut, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 110 mm (l), with minor scratching evident, in better than very fine condition.