#12201-EARLY S.A. MARINE STYLE DAGGER: Fine, early quality example S.A. dagger produced by the scarce maker Karl Malsch. It has a beautiful grip that appears to be mahogany having nice graining and a nicely detailed eagle & fine looking SA enamel button. The cross guards have a light gilt plating with stamped "Mi" Gruppe marking on the reverse bottom, which has a few wear marks across the surface.. The mirror finish blade has a deep and dark motto along with the oval makers mark on the reverse. It has small surface scratches and some runner marks, including one across the top end of the motto. The scabbard retains over 95% of its brown lacquer finish, which is most likely an old, nicely done repaint. It is complete with gilt plated fittings matching the cross guards. The ring remains in nickel color, apparently having its gilt finish worn off. the bottom fitting has a few tiny dings but retains an undamaged ball. It is furnished with an RZM marked dark brown leather hanger that is reattached and not original to this dagger. Overall shows light use with some oxidation and wear to the gilt platings. Condition II+ $2250.00