Description
This SA Dagger by Wilhelm Hoppe is a very collectible original piece that has a lot going for it. First of all, Wilhelm Hoppe rates an 8 out of 10 on the McSarr rarity scale, making this a very rare and thus desirable dagger maker. Also, this is a very early production example, circa 1933-34. This SA dagger by Wilhelm Hoppe features a very nice blade that still retains original crossgraining and lots of original luster. There are some light typical runner marks, and very minor gray marks, but the motto and Wilhelm Hoppe maker logos remain crisp, with plenty of original darkening. The handle on this one is very attractive with a great old patina. The handle fittings are solid nickel silver as is typical on these early pieces. The grip has some light marks, but no damage, and the grip eagle and SA enamel button show no damage, only honest wear and age patina. The reverse of the lower crossguard bears an “Ns” SA district stamp. The scabbard on this SA dagger by Wilhelm Hoppe is a nice early one with matching wear, matching nickel silver fittings, and the expected early anodized finish. The original anodization is 90 percent intact, with some minor freckling but the uncommon feature is the scabbard is the black anodized like the early SS daggers, this would have been for a man in the NSKK. The lower scabbard tip fitting has no damage and remains complete. The overall condition of this outstanding early piece remains excellent. This is a really nice SA/NSKK dagger that is loaded with appeal and would compliment even an advanced collection. This manufacture made less than 1000 daggers during the period, very rare one to find!
