Original German Early WWII SA Dagger by Giesen & Forsthoff of Solingen with Belt Hanger Category_Night Sights the clearing rods’ bulbous end

the clearing rods’ bulbous end was chamfered as it caused arms that were piled by troops to tangle

New Jersey took station in the protective screen around the carriers on 19 June 1944 as American and Japanese pilots dueled in the Battle of the Philippine Sea

a small force of 750 Spanish troops armed with Model 1893 Mauser rifles defended positions on San Juan and Kettle hills

The right side plate is BATF approved non-functional inert reproduction manufactured in the USA with replicated wartime markings

which were built using horizontal planks

Original German Early WWII SA Dagger by Giesen & Forsthoff of Solingen with Belt Hanger Category_Night Sights the clearing rods’ bulbous endOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early pattern SA Dagger, made by firm of Giesen & Forsthoff, Stahlwarenfabrik, at Baumstrasse 36 8 in Solingen, Germany. It comes comes compete with an original scabbard, as well as a leather belt hanger clip. The dagger has solid nickel silver fittings throughout, and is a nice example. The crossguards and tang nut are in very good condition throughout with all fittings having a nice aged patina.