An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude leather liner exhibits normal wear

leather liner exhibits normal wear

When the straps are joined together

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

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

Decoration

An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude leather liner exhibits normal wearAn 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