SA Service Dagger (Early type) [F. von Brosy-Steinberg]

The early type of SA/NSKK daggers was produced from 1933 to 1936 and is distinguished by characteristic design features. First and foremost, this includes the material used for the scabbard fittings and handle - nickel silver (German silver), as well as the quality of parts fitting and scabbard coating (anodizing). Early examples are particularly valued by collectors due to their manufacturing quality and historical significance as the first models of service daggers of the storm detachments.

F. von Brosy-Steinberg, Stahlwarenfabrik was founded in 1872 and officially registered in Solingen on July 2, 1889. In 1895, the firm registered its trademark featuring a crossed key and anchor. An advertisement published in 1922 in Solingen und sein Industriebezirk marked the company’s 50th anniversary. At that time, the firm’s product range included cutlery, pocket knives, scissors, razor blades, razors, as well as manicure instruments. During the Third Reich period, the company produced early SA daggers. According to collector research by Fisher, the estimated production quantity was approximately 1,000 pieces. Business records from 1939 list Hans von Brosy-Steinberg and H. Schopp as the company’s owners. At that time, the factory was located at Wuppertalerstrasse 251, Solingen-Grafrath.