Original German WWII Early NSKK Dagger by C.G. Haenel of Suhl - Possible Ground Röhm Signature Mortars and with an African Campaign

and with an African Campaign connection

500 were produced in time for the exposition

34 Squeezed in the narrow gap

On the brass back strap there is engraved:

Original German WWII Early NSKK Dagger by C.G. Haenel of Suhl - Possible Ground Röhm Signature Mortars and with an African CampaignOriginal Item: Only One Available. Prior to his "unmasking" as a traitor, Ernst Rhm was the leader of the SA. In 1934, he distributed NSKK daggers with his personal inscription on the reverse blade. These daggers were to honor individuals who had served with the NSKK prior to December, 1931. Other than the inscription, these pieces were identical to the standard M1933 NSKK dagger. After the Rhm purge, the inscription was ordered to be removed. Some