World War II German SA Dagger by WKC (RZM) with HangerRZM 1938-1942 pattern, having 8.75-inch / 22-cm drop forged steel and nickel-silver plated blade displaying prominent cross-graining pattern with engraved motto on obverse of blade and RZM 'M7/42' maker mark on reverse ricasso indicating manufacture by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Co. of Solingen (WKC), including bright nickel plated fittings, wood grip with obverse retaining inlaid nickel plated eagle clutching wreath, enameled and colored runic SA insignia including painted magnetic metal scabbard having nickel plated locket retaining suspension ring with single piece SA dagger hanger marked 'RZM' and 'L2/338/41' on reverse of leather and spring-clip end marked 'RZM', 'M5/71' and 'OLC' for Overhoff & Cie., Ludenschei aluminum product manufacturer and chape having ball finial, both secured to scabbard by a screw to each edge
Property from: a Woodstock, Illinois estate
Length: 14 3/4 inches (including scabbard)
Category: Military & Weapons > World War II
Estimated Sale Time: 2:17 pm CST
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Leonard Auction Shipping QuoteSales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%), Wisconsin (5.5%)
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Depth: 14.75
Depth: 14.75
Condition
Very Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, heavy crossgraining to blade throughout, minor discoloration to blade near ricasso and minute area of brown surface discoloration near junction of blade with cross guard, runner marks to obverse and reverse overall, occasional light scuffs or scratches throughout, blade retains majority of nickel silver plating and lacks any major rust or deep pitting, nickel plated hilt and scabbard fittings appear to have aged uniformly displaying only light wear consisting of occasional light scuffs, scratches and areas of finish loss / thinning throughout, wood grip free of any cracks or major chips having only light scuffs and scratches, detail on eagle and enamel in insignia both well retained, painted scabbard free of any dents and retaining all screws, having occasional light scuffs and scratches and still retains majority of original finish, wear to leather hanger consistent with age and normal use; Disclaimers: dagger has not been disassembled