An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude When the straps are joined

When the straps are joined together

with RZM paper label still attached on reverse

Grinnell-Milne returned to service

where he was to remain before he was discharged on February 17

leather liner exhibits normal wear

An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude When the straps are joinedAn 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