Description

Third Reich SA Dress Dagger in Presentation Box — F. Ed. Ohliger, Solingen

This is a fine and original example of a Third Reich SA Dress Dagger, produced by the Solingen maker F. Ed. Ohliger and housed in its original presentation box. Introduced in 1933 for members of the SA (Sturmabteilung), these daggers quickly became one of the most recognisable edged weapons of the period, combining symbolic design with Solingen craftsmanship.

Description

The dagger features a polished steel blade etched with the SA motto “Alles für Deutschland” (“Everything for Germany”). The reverse is stamped with the seldom-encountered F. Ed. Ohliger, Solingen maker’s mark, confirming authenticity and adding rarity, as Ohliger was a less common producer of SA daggers.

The hilt is fitted with a finely grained wooden grip, inset with the SA enamel roundel and the German national eagle with swastika. The crossguards retain their original finish, with a soft patina that underlines the dagger’s originality. The scabbard is equally well preserved, still fitting the blade snugly, with surface ageing that reflects careful storage rather than hard wear.

Accompanying this dagger is its original presentation box — a highly desirable survival in itself. The fitted case, lined with fabric, was designed both to protect and to display the dagger. Period presentation cases are scarce, and their presence considerably enhances the collectability of a piece such as this.

Condition

The blade remains bright, the etched motto clear and deeply struck, with only very light and minor age marks consistent with a genuine period example. The grip is undamaged, the emblems intact, and the crossguards show no signs of replacement or restoration. The scabbard retains much of its original finish, while the presentation case, though showing some honest age wear, remains structurally sound and complete.

Collectability

SA Dress Daggers are a cornerstone of any collection of Third Reich edged weapons, but examples housed in their original presentation boxes are particularly prized. The involvement of F. Ed. Ohliger of Solingen — a less frequently seen maker compared with the larger Solingen firms — adds an extra dimension of scarcity. For advanced collectors or institutions, this set represents a rare opportunity to acquire a complete, authentic example in fine condition.

Ethical Notice

This dagger is a historical artefact from the era of the Third Reich. It is described here for educational and documentary purposes only. No political or ideological significance is attached to its sale or study.