An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude date marked "q" (1915) and

date marked "q" (1915) and engraved "G

Bell was transferred to the 1st Battalion on September 15

where he was to remain before he was discharged on February 17

Decoration

An Early Sa Dagger By Richard Balke & S¡_Hne GTRexclude date marked "q" (1915) andAn Early SA Dagger by Richard Balke & Shne engraved "Alles fr Deutschland" on the blade, maker marked "Rich. Balke & Sohne Solingen" with the company's "B." over "R. & S." over "S." insignia in the centre on the ricasso. Nickel plated fittings on the crossguards, SA Group marked "Om" (Ostmark) on the reverse of the lower crossguard, exhibiting very light contact and wear. Mahogany coloured wooden handle with embedded aluminum eagle is near excellent