Dlvnsfk diplomats red cross police and fire rlb teno customs reichsbahn postal hunting and forestry etc. This dagger has never been cleaned and is equipped with the type ii chain. You can browse through the affordable selection of wwii german daggers for sale on ebay to find the designs or types that might be right for your needs. In military history, a dagger is often placed next to the name of a commander who is killed in action. Volume 2 sa, feldherrnhalle, ss, nskk, npea, rad, hitlerjugend by thomas due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The immense 775 page volume comprehensively covers the ss subject matter in 23 chapters. The ssehrendolch ss honour dagger was considered an honour weapon of the ss of the nazi party nsdap. This list does not include all the hj knife marks or bayonet marks. The dagger also has its original vertical leather hanger.
Daggers may be shorter in length, but they have many tall tales to tell too. Gdc reference galleries these are a series of reference and identification guides. The book appeals to the beginning and the advanced collector, detailing all ss edged weapons types, details, and nuances. She has written four cookery books and has contributed articles to a number of publications, including a series on historical cooking for country life. Wwii german nazi ss dagger in original scabbard, blade etched meine ehre heisst treue, marked on ricasso ss 12034 rzm, blade is 8 34, overall length 14 34 condition blade heavily polished, little oxidation on handle. The basis of its design was based on the traditional swiss hunting knife of the xvi century holbein.
Here is a textbook example of the most beautiful and exciting dagger of the and the third reich just like the one pictured in thomas wittmans book exploring the dress daggers and swords of the german ss at page 122. Model 1933 daggers, model 1936 chained daggers, honor daggers, himmler dedication daggers, and all ss accoutrements. Sassnskk dagger characteristics german dress daggers. Order shipments are backed up because of the covid shutdowns, but orders are processing and shipping. The black ebony grip is free from any cracks or splits and retains the aluminum eagleswastika along with the runes eye. A popular opinion is that the first daggers were made of wood continue reading history and evolution of the dagger. Rzm incomprehensible without a date, there is no stigma of the ss.
After the night of the long knives, ernst rohm was. The term dagger is coined in this time, as are the early modern german. The design of the ss daggers is quite striking and incorporates several examples of nazi symbolism. Research service for the identification of schutzstaffel numbers. Nazi daggers, german ww2 dress daggers from the ss, army. Exploring the dress daggers and swords of the german ss by thomas wittman.
Volume 2 sa, feldherrnhalle, ss, nskk, npea, rad, hitlerjugend johnson, thomas m on. Save wwii german ss dagger to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. German wwii ss dagger by boker boker was a well known manufacturer of ss. It is up to each visitor to decide for him or her own self.
The second section is a list of 162 distributor marks. Iirc, this badas in incorrect in several ways repro is from the spanish company marto from back in the 70s. To the best of our knowledge, all the examples shown are original authentic items of the indicated period. Rohm honor daggers were granted to members of the ss sa who either had interrupted service since december 31st 1931 or those who transferred from the hitler youth prior to december 31st 1931. M48 talon dagger with sheath cast stainless steel blade, g10 handle, paracord lanyard. Soldier of fortune gift vouchers available to purchase online. You do understand you have a team member with a history of reworking photos it is on the other forum re. They truly provide a wonderful contrast to the bright blade. Ulric of england has an established and successful record for managing german ss daggers and ss sword collections, selling important ss daggers, including ss 1936 chained daggers, ss presentation daggers, ss officer and rzm daggers, ss swords, plus related ss dagger accoutrements. The fit is perfect and the tip comes to a perfect point. The awarding ceremony was conducted according to strict rules developed by heinrich himmler. It has absolutely wonderful crossgraining, which runs the full length of the blade. Ww2 german daggers ww2 german militaria collectibles. This id number belonging to ludwig heinsen who was obersturmfuhrer with 2nd standarte.
The daggers shown here are for reference and to show their quality and craftsmanship. The ss number ssnummer is the key to unlocking the door that leads to the person behind the numbered ss dagger. Ss troops the schutzstaffel protection squadron, abbreviated ssor runic with stylized armanen sig runeswas a major paramilitary organization under adolf hitler and the nazi party. Ss schutzstaffel dagger section wittmann antique militaria. Frank later wrote a book about his experiences entitled, hitler, goring and the. The m33 ss dagger was worn by all ranks within the ss. A very nice early ss dagger by boker that is numbered and ided to the ss man who owned it. On 417 pages with more than 1200 photographs and illustrations the service daggers of the ss, including the rohm dagger and the himmler dagger, are explained in detail.
The dirk design was a cruciform, consisting of cigarshape ribbed wood grip, covered with blue leather. A dagger is a knife with a very sharp point and usually two sharp edges, typically designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon. Rohm honor daggers were granted to members of the sssa who either had interrupted service since december 31st 1931 or those who transferred from the hitler youth prior to december 31st 1931. This is the classic, early, nickel ss officers sword in untouched condition, though has been looked after in the sense of being in a hallway that was a constant environment. Becoming a member of the ss was held in high respect during the third reich, and their daggers became a symbolic piece within its ranks. Wwii ss dagger rzm 53438 complete with the black leather hanger. Nazi dagger reproductions for sale nazi lauck nsdapao. However, the following table offers guidelines in recognizing the different dagger construction techniques and materials used on model 1933 ss sanskk daggers throughout the dagger production period from 1933 to approximately 1942. Contrary to popular belief, wwii german daggers were not used as weapons, but simply as an accessory to the uniforms of the german officers and a very fancy accessory at that. Instead these are high quality steel and hardwood construction reproduction made exclusively for ima by one the worlds best edged weapon makers a contractor to the usmc. Sapere books historical dagger crime writers association. It is a transitional double maker marked ss dagger by j. The m33 ss dagger represents one of the most sought after blades to collect due to the fact that these daggers were issued to members of.
This is the english version of the highly acclaimed german title. Very fine wwii german national shooting association cutlass. Wwii german nazi ss dagger in original scabbard feb 27. Everything from fallschirmjager trench knife and german 1st ss leibstandarte adolf hitler k98 bayonet to german army officers sword with lions head. German ss dagger rzm 119838 this example is in near mint condition. The hardcover of the german daggers of world war ii a photographic reference. The german dagger was a very popular souvenir for many ww2 veterans who served in the european theater. The distinctive shape and historic usage of the dagger have made it iconic and symbolic. Desirable orange grip is unchipped many of these you come across are chipped or cracked. The dlv deutscher luftsport verband was organized in 1933, as a paramilitary sports organization for germans to fly limited motordriven airplanes, gliders and ballooning dlv officers wore a very long dirk, measuring 55cm. Numerous examples of daggers of all time periods and a special chapter dedicated to the chained daggers make this book an invaluable addition to each library.
Ss dagger was intended for use by personnel and was different from the sa dagger color. A complete early m1936 with unmarked blade, only the model 1933 daggers were marked. The blade is well marked with ss over 188 35, and rzm, so it is an early issue piece. Built upon the nazi ideology, the ss, under heinrich himmlers command, was responsible for many of the crimes against humanity during world war ii 1939. Their design was based in part upon the german sa daggers. Special limited edition tsunami force blue m48 cyclone cast stainless steel blade, reinforced nylon handle, stainless steel guard and pommel. Register log in german daggers forums ss dagger forum new ss dagger book. Exploring the dress daggers of the german ss volume iv of the exploring series is the first hardback reference to deal specifically with the edged weapons worn by the ss. Daggers have been used throughout human history for close combat. Some of the prominent design features of all ss daggers include the distinctive. This german 1933 ss dagger with scabbard is a top quality high carbon steel production of the infamous model 1933 ss service dagger. Ive done some research on daggers an from what i can tell it is a e442 earlier 1933 ss dagger. It seldom when you buy a sa or ss dagger it comes with a hanger, and if it does it is almost always a single hanger. From a dark period of history, these nazi daggers are considered prized among collectors.
Browse through vintage german wwii daggers a german dagger can be an interesting piece to add to your collection of cutlery, and it is also a piece of history that may have a story to tell. The blade retains its motto, mein ehre heist treue, and other than marks from dried grease, would clean very well. In addition to this dagger there was also the ss honour ring and ss honour sword. World war daggers wwii era military knives daggers replicas. Wittmann antique militaria ss schutzstaffel dagger section. The german ss dagger was a standard accessory issued to all members of the elite and greatlyfeared ss which functioned as hitlers personal bodyguard unit. This boker ss dagger has the number 22583 on the coastguard. Ss dagger german ss dienstdolch of the sample in 1933, was introduced december 15, 1933 to be worn by all full members of the organization, regardless of rank. The ss dagger was introduced in december 1933 and was based on a similar design of the holbien dagger see sa standard em dagger for more information on the holbien dagger. I have a ss dagger that i believe is the real deal not a reproduction. Dagger guide this is an identification guide for the different types of daggers worn by members of various organizations in germany from 1933 until 1945. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads. Making history personal among collectors of world war ii relics, many have known the frustration in trying to link the identity of the original owner with his serial number found stamped on a german ss dagger.
Denazified ss dagger, with the eagle and runes removed from the grip, missing the original sheath. Ulric of england holds an established and successful record for managing german ss edged weapon collections, and selling collectible ss daggers, including ss 1936 chained daggers, ss presentation daggers, ss officer and rzm daggers, plus related ss dagger accoutrements. A model 1934 ss ground rohm honor dagger schutzstaffel ehrendolch by robert klaas of solingen. For instance, peter used a roman dagger to cut an ear of a soldier on the night jesus was. Wittmann antique militaria 1st model luftwaffe daggers. Exploring the dress daggers of the german army thomas t. The full crossgrain is stunning as you shine it in the light.
So, this is an interesting himmler dagger here with a bit of a story to it, all adding. Under the leadership of heinrich himmler between 1929 and 1945, the ss grew from a small paramilitary formation to become one of the largest and most powerful organizations in nazi germ. These are my german daggers and hatchet my grandfather sent home from his time in wwii as a master sergent in the military police, airborne units. The meine ehre heisst treue motto and ss 12034 rzm maker mark are both. The ss ehrendolch ss honour dagger was considered an honour weapon of the ss of the nazi party nsdap. M1933 early ss dagger by robert klaas epic artifacts. Under the leadership of heinrich himmler between 1929 and 1945, the ss grew from a small paramilitary formation to become one of the largest and most powerful organizations in nazi germany. Not for sale to people under 18 years old or where prohibited by law. This salty ss dagger was part of a large grouping i bought. Donec ligula augue, sagittis ac iaculis eu, scelerisque sed metus. This dagger has the early anodized scabbard with nickel silver fittings. First introduced in 1935, it was designed by professor karl diebitsch, who founded the ss allach porcelain manufacture and was himmlers reference on all art and design in the ss. The first section is a list of 262 currently identified dagger manufacturers totalling 440 marks.
Wwii gear german 1933 ss dagger with scabbard wwii repro. We have over 2,100 items of original german imperial and third reich edged weapons, parts and accouterments, as well as outofprint and current militaria reference books. It is stored in the remains of an old leather sheath. A very rare and highly collectable ss officers early nickel sword in basically uncleaned condition. This doesnt mean that all daggers produced in each period will be made the same way or use the same materials. The 1933 pattern, transitional, ss dagger dates from around 1938, and is offered for sale in good original condition. I would think that waffen ss reenactors would have little use for, what is essentially, an allgemeine ss dagger.
The m33 ss dagger represents one of the most sought after blades to collect due to the fact that these daggers were issued to members of the most elite fighting force in the third reich. By the sword german 1933 ss dagger with scabbard wwii repro. To get or find one that has the unusual 3 piece hanger is fairly rare, and just to fine one in itself is costly. Assume about two weeks for in stock orders to ship. First introduced in 1935, it was designed by professor karl diebitsch, who founded the ss allach porcelain manufacture and was himmlers reference. The ssehrendegen, also ssdegen, was a straight sabre or dress sword worn with the schutzstaffel ss uniform from 1935 until 1945. Daggers have been used throughout human history for close combat confrontations, and many cultures have used adorned daggers in ritual and ceremonial contexts. Numbered early ss dagger by robert klaas lakesidetrader. The rzm markings on the blade are followed by ss runnes. Unless otherwise noted, all photographs are of original authentic items of the period. The grip was black in colour and had the ss runes inserted at the top of the grip in a small circular button. The clean blade shows some areas of the original polish, however appears to have been buffed some time ago. The book is printed in highest resolution 200 line screen, using the best quality gloss paper stock the result is a very heavy, compelling book that is destined to enjoy a. German daggers of world war ii a photographic reference.
Ww2 militaria collectibles, llc wwii german militaria collectibles. Exploring the dress daggers and swords of the german ss. Nice example of a lager ready to put on your dagger. This serial numbered ss dagger has a good conditioned outside and is a classic eickhorn early dagger. Introduction to researching numbered ss daggers ross j. The ss m33 enlisted mans dagger with cross grain finish, heavy nickel plated alloy mounts with cross guard marked with stamped roman numeral i.
We bob rodgers and jim wallace collect daggers because of their historical interest and their superb craftsmanship, it is not our intention to include or otherwise endorse any political practices. The edged weapons of himmlers notorious organization are explored in a riveting and indepth manner. To see the titles that have been nominated for the dagger so far in 20192020, please scroll down. For the german officers who wore them, they were a symbol of status, rank and power. To set the stage and properly introduce the reader to the era of the ss and the 3rd reich period, the illustrated preface penned by advanced collector david hohaus, succinctly answers the mystery of how the nazis first came to power a frequent query of students interested in this period. German wwii m33 ss service dagger international military. Moderated by bernie brule, owner of the ss officer computer research center. History from ancient times, warriors came to the conclusion that they needed some short stabbing weapon that they could always carry around, and that is convenient to use in situations where it is not possible to move with a sword, club or spear.
Variant marks are shown for some makersdistributors where known. Ss dagger german ssdienstdolch of the sample in 1933, was introduced december 15, 1933 to be worn by all full members of the organization, regardless of rank. If you think only swords are important in the history of our world, think again. The sword has a nice patina and overall feel of quality complimented by. Within these books one will see coverage of the historical background.
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