Early Ground Rohm Group Bayerische Ostmark SA Service Dagger with Hanger by Neidhardt & Schmidt

The obverse side of the blade shows spots, surface grime, and typical runner marks, sharpening at the tip as well as a bit of pitting, but with visible cross grain being evident. There is generally intact burnishing of the motto with a nice contrast against the blade. There are a few small blemishes on the blade surface. The reverse ricasso bears the faint but still visible scarce maker mark of the firm of Neidhardt & Schmidt of Brotterode. The maker mark is quite faint on the blade, with the entire reverse blade surface showing the signs of refinishing, with this process having left the maker mark intact, but somewhat indistinct. The wooden grip has a very well detailed nickel political eagle inset into the grip. At the top of the grip is the enamel SA runes button which is without damage. The grip itself shows typical scratches and pock marks from carrying wear, but it is without chips or cracks and it fits the guards very well. The guards show a patina, with the plating of the guards being largely intact, exhibiting minor speckling and spots of verdigris. The reverse of the lower guard bears the “BO” mark of SA Group Bayerische Ostmark. The dagger is tight within the scabbard. The brown scabbard shows some wear to the anodized finish, but the finish is for the most part complete and intact. The scabbard fittings, like the guards, show a patina with wear but intact plating. The brown leather dagger hanger is supple while showing some age cracks. Overall the dagger is in very good condition.