Following after the pattern of the 1936 redesign of the SS uniform dagger, this style of dagger and sheath was intended for ranking members of the NSKK (National Socialist Motor Corps), which started as the transport arm of the Nazi Party and became the leading driver's education/traffic authority after the rise to power of the party. Measuring 13 5/8 inches overall with an 8 5/8 inch blade etched "Alles fur Deutschland" (Everything for Germany) on the obverse, and the reverse showing an etched RZM logo over "M7/66/1941" (Eickhorn) near the guard. Nickel-finished alloy fittings with the traditional "SA" and Party Eagle badges on the brown wood grip. With a black enamel and nickel-finished sheath fitted with an integral middle suspension band and a chain hanger. The hanger is decorated with oak leaves on the clip, NSKK eagles and sun wheel swastikas on the faces of the links (4 front, 5 back), "RZ/M" and "M5/8" (Assmann & Sons, Luedenscheid) on the back of one rear link and "MUSTERSCHUTZ/NSKK-/KORPSFUHRUNG" on the back of one of the front links. Provenance: The Paul Crockett Jr. Collection

Fine overall. the blade shows some spotting, sheath rubs and a few light edge nicks, with strong and well detailed etching. A few small cracks are visible in the grip, and the nickel; and enamel components show some light flaking.