This is a rare original 1933 pattern SS Man’s Dagger and scabbard. All ranks of the SS were authorised to wear these daggers (see pages 48 & 49 of Johnson’s book Collecting The Edged Weapons Of The Third Reich Vol 1). The blade of this example is crisply marked with the Nazi manufacturer’s trademark of Rich Abr. Herder, Solingen and is without RZM marks indicating early production (Rich Abr Herder made only circa 1,000 1933 pattern daggers and are rated rarity 8 (10 being the rarest) in ‘The service daggers of the SA & The NSKK’ by Siegert). The blade has the correct "Meine Ehre Heist Treue" (my honour is loyalty) etched Blade. The blade has just light staining consistent with age and storage and has no damage. The black wooden grip is original and undamaged. The Nazi German National Emblem and 'SS' runes roundel are original and secure. It has a Nickel plated cross guard marked ‘I’ & pommel. The dagger is complete with its original anodised black metal scabbard. The scabbard has no dents and just light service wear. The scabbard has a single hanging ring and nickel plated chape and throat mount. The price for this rare Nazi SS piece includes UK delivery. Sn 22308
£2,950.00