Early NSKK Dagger by Scarce Maker w/3-Piece Hanger. Carl Schmidt Sohn A.-G., Solingen, church within circle TM. Nickel-silver hilt fittings show light surface wear/age patina with reverse lower crossguard NSKK Group marked, "S" (Sud) with headquarters in Munich. Reddish brown, fine grained wooden grip shows only minor surface wear with no cracks or chips and with silver grip eagle and SA insert properly inset. Early mirror polished blade grades Exc++ showing light surface wear/runner marks, one tiny nick on the lower right cutting edge, (visible only from the reverse), but no graying or pitting. Deeply etched motto retains 100% of the light gray background frosting. Steel scabbard retains approximately 95% of the original black enamel showing surface wear/scratches with one faint, barely visible, surface depression on the center obverse. Nickel-silver scabbard fittings with unturned screws show light surface wear/age patina with several small depressions to the lower fitting, but no damage to the lower ball. Lower scabbard fitting is missing the left retaining screw. Brown leather 3-piece hanger grades VG+/Exc. showing wear/age to leather and age patina to the nickel-silver buckle and unmarked clip. Exc+ (24752) $1,050.