NSKK Service Dagger RZM M7/73 F u A Helbig

The blade of this NSKK service dagger bears the RZM manufacturer code of M7/73, the designation assigned to the firm of F.u A. Helbig. The blade has typical in and out runner marks but remains quite bright, with visible crossgrain. The burnishing is largely gone from the motto. The grip is a dark reddish brown. The grips have some spots from carrying wear but they are without chips or cracks. The SA runes button has some age discoloration on the bottom but it is also free of chips. The eagle which is set into the grip is the nickel variety, and it has excellent detail with nice contrast from original patina. The dagger fits very tightly into the scabbard. The black scabbard paint is approximately 90% intact. The suspension ring is missing from the scabbard.