An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne Auction Archive cloth and paper backing added

cloth and paper backing added post War

in extremely fine condition and very scarce

measuring 282 mm in length

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

You have fully justified your selection for this difficult charge

An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne Auction Archive cloth and paper backing addedAn 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