Joining the Nazi party in 1919, Ernst Rohm was a co-founder of and eventual chief of the Sturmabteilung (SA), also known as the Stormtrooper or Brown Shirts, who served as the uniformed branch of the NSDAP, providing security for party rallies and engaging in strong arm tactics. In February 1934, Rohm was granted the authority to issue honor daggers to members of the SA who had joined before 1932 and were still active in the organization. June of the same year would see the Night of the Long Knives, Hitler's purge of the SA, initiated both to consolidate his power in the Nazi Party, and to maintain the loyalty of the Wehrmacht, which Rohm sought to disband. The purge was followed by an order from SS Chief Himmler to remove the Rohm inscription from all SA daggers, making surviving examples rare. Blade measures 8 3/4" long, with the "Alles fur Deutschland" inscription on one side, and "In Herzlicher Freundschaft Ernst Rohm" (In Heartfelt Friendship Ernst Rohm) on the reverse leading to the Carl Eickhorn logo. Standard hardwood grip and nickel hilt fittings, with "Sw" stamped into the guard and the proper "SA" rune and Nazi eagle badges on the grip. Metal sheath, with nickel throat and tip, brown enamel main body, and "DRGM" stamped leather and metal belt hanger. This example is identical to the authentic example photographed on page 42 of reproduction. Recognition by Frederick J. Stephens.

Very fine as polished, with some light spotting and traces of pitting on the blade. The etching and stamp are strong, with excellent detail to the inscription. Grip is also very fine, with some mild scratches, pressure dents and a hairline crack at the rear. Nickel finish on the hilt and sheath is very good, with light scratches, and the enamel is lightly fading with some spotting.