Germany, NSKK. A Motorgruppe Hochland M33 Service Dagger

(Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps Dienstdolch M33). A well-preserved Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps (National Socialist Motor Corps/NSKK) M33 Service Dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Acid-etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of “ALLES FÜR DEUTSCHLAND” (“EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY”) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “MAX WEYERSBERG, SOLINGEN”. The blade sits securely within a nickel-silver upper crossguard which is marked with eight notches, distributed in groups of four at both the top and bottom. Also stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard is a mark of “HO” indicating distribution to Motogruppe Hochland. The handle grip is composed of a single piece of dark brown wood which is carved into a curvature for a comfortable grip. Inset into the obverse of the handle is a silvered German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 25 mm (w) x 15 mm (h), while the obverse ricasso bears a partially silvered Sturmabteilung (SA) insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter. The dagger completes with a nickel-silver lower crossguard, similarly marked with eight notches, retaining a rounded pommel nut which maintains the dagger’s structural integrity. It is accompanied by its original scabbard, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft with nickel-silver fixtures secured to both the tip and throat. A ring emanates from the latter for the accommodation of a hanger, itself constructed of a black leather strap adjusted with a buckle and culminating in a functional nickel-silver spring clip. Issues consistent with age and wear are evident, and include running marks and pitting to the blade, the loss of the throat’s internal spring clip which renders the dagger slightly loose during storage, scratching and loss of paint throughout the scabbard shaft, and fatigue to the leather hanger. The dagger remains in an overall very fine condition.