Please help ID Grandfathers WW2 Dagger

[Fonzy]

Gentlemen,

I apologize if this is out of place, but I figured with the wealth of knowledge on this forum someone would be able to point me in the right direction.

I apologize for not having much of the back story on this piece, I just remember it hanging in my grandfathers den with the rest of his military memorabilia. He served in WW2 and landed on Normandy in (albeit in one of the latter waves) as well as Korea. Sadly, I was too young to appreciate his service before he passed and know next to nothing about the blade. It recently came up in conversation with family and I have to know the back story behind the piece; who it was typically issued to and for what. With the wooden hilt, it looks more ceremonial to me, but I will be the first to admit I know absolutely nothing about this sort of thing. I attached four images; one of the knife with scabbard, a close up view of the hilt, one of the inscription, and the last picture is on the rear of the blade.

I greatly appreciate any help you gentlemen can give.

V/r,
Sgt Fonzy

[Richard]

It's an SA (Sturmabteilung or "Brown Shirts") ceremonial presentation dagger - nice condition, too.

The RZ Nr is its officially national manufactured serial number and can be tracked to its original owner.

Good luck with it.

Richard

[SF_BHT]

Here is a link to some good info and photos for it.

http://germandressdaggers.com/SA%20standard.htm

[Fonzy]

Gentlemen,

I do not have the words to express my thanks for the prompt replies! I'm absolutely fascinated and reading up everything I can on this piece of history. Thank both of you from the bottom of my heart.

V/r,
Sgt Fonzy

[Team Sergeant]

Originally Posted by Fonzy

Gentlemen,

I do not have the words to express my thanks for the prompt replies! I'm absolutely fascinated and reading up everything I can on this piece of history. Thank both of you from the bottom of my heart.

V/r,
Sgt Fonzy

Great now go make a donation to the Green Beret Foundation....

http://greenberetfoundation.org/donations.html

[Barbarian]

That (SA dagger) is an awesome piece of history.