Description
The Daggers of the SA/NSKK 1933–1942: A Collector’s Gallery is an indispensable resource for collectors and historians of Third Reich edged weapons. It offers an in-depth visual and historical exploration of the service daggers used by the Sturmabteilung (SA) and the National Socialist Motor Corps (NSKK) during the years of 1933 to 1942.
- Comprehensive Visual Reference: Spanning 330 pages in a large-format A4 landscape layout, this hardcover book presents over 1,000 high-resolution images and illustrations, showcasing a vast array of SA and NSKK daggers, including many of the rarer manufacturers examples.
- Detailed Manufacturer Profiles: The book includes extensive information on the manufacturers of these daggers, production techniques and the variations across different makers.
- Authenticity and Rarity Guides: Insights into identifying authentic pieces, distinguishing original daggers from reproductions and fakes, and understanding the rarity and value of various makers.
- Historical Context: The historical significance of these daggers, their role in Nazi propaganda and their symbolic importance within the SA and NSKK.
Whether you are a seasoned collector, a researcher, or a military history enthusiast,
The Daggers of the SA/NSKK 1933–1942: A Collector’s Gallery is an essential addition to your library.
Jake D (verified owner) –
An amazing book produced to the highest quality with details of daggers You won’t find anywhere else.
Jimmy Myatt –
Just picked up today and was really impressed with the quality and content. Highly recommend to anyone collecting or just interested in learning more about daggers.
James Snider (verified owner) –
Absolutely stunning in every aspect.
So much background information that has been missed in other books. Definitely worth the price. This is the best work by far on the subject matter.
Robert Emmenegger –
This is a fantastic work that is a must have for the serious SA33 Dolch enthusiast. Photography second to none, which details all the important aspects of each makers dagger. A brief history of each maker is included with many period advertisements. All models are included from the first models all the way up to the opulent high leader versions. You won’t be disappointed.
Andreas Hopp (verified owner) –
A very interesting and Helpful reference book for Collectors of edged weapons to compare or get knowlege in History and collecting.
Michael john Drew (verified owner) –
A superb book with great photos and detailed information, a must have book for enthusiasts and collectors of SA/NSKK daggers .
Robert Roe (verified owner) –
Outstanding piece of literature. Great quality pictures and laid out in easy to read format👌 A must have volume for any level of collector!
Robert Roe (verified owner) –
This book is a must for the collector of any level. Well written with fantastic quality pictures. Research on this subject has now been elevated to a new level. Outstanding!
Andrew NC (verified owner) –
This is a superb collectors reference book with super high quality photographs and clear descriptions on each dagger and their makers. Well worth the price.
Tim (verified owner) –
One of the nicest reference books I have ever read a must for collector of point things
Ronnie Small –
Excellent reference book on all counts, fantastic photographs and new information for me, a must have book fo the collector at a very reasonable price, thankyou
Fredrik (verified owner) –
Great book, a Great help for all sa dagger collectors
/Fredrik, Sweden
Steven finlay –
Absolutely fantastic book full of updated information clear high quality photos lots
of reference for new collectors or more experienced 10/10
David Goldsmith (verified owner) –
I received my copy of the book this morning and I am very pleased with it. The logical layout is easy to follow and I found the advertisements and other items of contemporary ephemera included particularly interesting. The photos are clear and of high quality and this is a book that certainly belongs in the library of every serious collector. Delivery to the UK was also faultless.
Kevin W. Indiana USA (verified owner) –
This book is the real deal! If you collect or just enjoy the history of Third Reich daggers you actually need this book. It is full of awesome pictures and is a wealth of knowledge. It’s put together so easy to reference as well. The pages are a nice thick paper too! I definitely recommend this book! From the time I paid via PayPal to the time it flew across the World to Indiana only took 13 days!
Edwin van Veelen (verified owner) –
Daggers of the SA-NSKK 1933-1942 – A Collector’s Gallery, by M G White-May. (First edition, 2025)
In early 1995, I bought my first SA Dienstdolch M33 (late version, RZM marked) at a militaria fair in the Netherlands, marking the start of a new area of collecting that I still engage in with great pleasure and interest to this day. A few months later, in July 1995, I purchased my first SS Chained Dagger M36 in Goslar (Germany). Both acquisitions were made ‘on good fortune’ and with complete trust in both dealers that they were original specimens. It turned out that the seller of the SA dagger was one of the biggest frauds in the Netherlands, but my piece was genuine. Having become wiser through trial and error, I remain extremely vigilant when purchasing a dagger from the Third Reich period.
In 1995, when I began to take more than a normal interest in the many, many models and variants of Third Reich edged weapons, there was no usable Internet, let alone forums where collectors could share their expertise or experiences. Books were available, but very difficult to find in Europe; everything had to come from America. Over the years, several good reference books have become available on the market, such as those by Thomas Johnson (from the 70s), Thomas Wittmann (from the 90s), and since 2009, Ralf Siegert. (In the book about NPEA and HJ daggers by Ralf Siegert, I wrote an extensive article on the Dutch Youth dagger. There was no information about this dagger known worldwide.)
The book ‘Daggers of the SA-NSKK’ is a very interesting addition to that. Not only for starting collectors, but advanced collectors can also find a lot of fascinating information about the approximately 70 manufacturers of SA daggers depicted with very good quality photos! There are very rare manufacturers depicted that most collectors will never have held, let alone in their own collection. The daggers are not only very well photographed but the manufacturers are described with information that few are familiar with, such as the history of the producer, as well as advertisements, sales catalogs, promotional materials, etc. In total, about 250 producers are known to have produced the SA dagger. Many manufacturers also produced mid-period and late-period daggers, which greatly expands the area of collection. This publication does describe the three production periods: early (logo), mid-period (logo with RZM code), and late period (exclusively RZM code), but the mid-period and late period are only briefly depicted or discussed. It is precisely the later RZM period that is known for having many reproductions in circulation, which are often only recognized as such by the advanced collector. With the NSKK daggers, I miss in-depth information; especially the NSKK Fuhrerdolch M36 is barely discussed, even though this is one of the most well-crafted replicas of daggers.
My conclusion is that the book is absolutely a very valuable publication, put together with great attention, effort, and the right expertise. The author describes the book as “A collectors Gallery” and that is accurate. The book is not complete, which would be virtually impossible, not only due to the many manufacturers and variations but also because more information comes to light over the years, such as currently unknown carrying photos, regulations, etc. Therefore, my remark is that one must always be extremely observant to avoid purchasing a “cat in the bag” for a lot of money. If you don’t have the knowledge yourself, ask for written guarantees regarding the originality!
Wishing you much enjoyment in collecting,
Edwin van Veelen / Aka Dutch Daggerman