SA Marine Dagger

[Erich B.]

Just a quick note re Marine SA--after much research, the only official dagger was a standard SA. I agree with Jeff that there are definitely original gilt fitted examples and black handled examples that appear to have been custom finished for a presentation or some other reason. A dagger with a different appearance would not have been permitted to be worn by lower and middle ranks, but it's possible that at a school or by a higher leader it might be.
Erich

[ww2germanhelmet]

Hi Dave, the term simply means that the dagger has been acceptable to cigarette/cigar/pipe smoke over the years, and thats why its covered in nictotine gunk. I personally dont like sticky grime covering my edged weapons, but each to their own!

Thanks for the clarification. Damn...the vet must have died from lung cancer!!!!

That's a lot of smoking.

I appreciate the great info guys!
Dave