An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude Decoration

Decoration

Of the Iron Cross 1939: awarded to Oberst Franz Kornprobst

Overall in extremely fine condition

with RZM paper label still attached on reverse

Bell was transferred to the 1st Battalion on September 15

An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude DecorationAn 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