Original German WWII Early NSKK Dagger by C.G. Haenel of Suhl - Possible Ground Röhm Signature U.S. Militaria and on the pommel

and on the pommel

The leather trim around the edge has some cracking due to dryness and age

One even has the full name and address of the maker Ernst Knüpfer

surrounded by stands of arms and foliate decoration

Original German WWII Early NSKK Dagger by C.G. Haenel of Suhl - Possible Ground Röhm Signature U.S. Militaria and on the pommelOriginal 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