Condition: Near Mint
Maker: RZM M7/27 – Puma
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Product Description: This is a very nice RZM SA Dagger. It features a stunning blade, which is in near mint condition. The blade retains excellent crossgraining, and full original darkening to the crisp “Alles für Deutschland” blade motto. The reverse of the blade is etched with the round “RZM” logo of the Reichszeugmeisterei, and the maker code “M7/27” indicating manufacture by the firm of Puma. The handle of this dagger is also very attractive, with no cracks or chips to the rosewood grip. The enameled SA roundel and aluminum grip eagle are intact and undamaged, with slight age patina. The crossguards are nickel plated, and have scattered age patination. The outstanding scabbard of this RZM SA Dagger is also near mint, and retains nearly all of the original brown enameled glossy paint finish. The scabbard is nice and straight, with undamaged, nickel plated metal fittings that match the handle fittings perfectly. This desirable dagger is an excellent example of this SA dagger style, that is not easy to find in this condition. It’s a beauty.
Historical Description: The Model 1933 (M33) SS dagger was first serviceable dagger produced for the SS. The design was derived from a 16thcentury Swiss hunting dagger called the “Holbein”. The M33 SS Dagger was worn by all ranks within the SS. 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. Every year on November 9th, the new SS men would pledge their full allegiance to the Führer (Adolf Hitler) in front of the Feldherrnhalle monument in Munich and receive their dagger as a symbol of that oath. The inscription on the blade “Mein Ehre Heißt Treue”, which translates to “My Honor is Loyalty”, was the motto of the SS.
Manufacturing for these daggers began late in 1933 and continued until 1942 when production of all daggers ceased to conserve materials and labor for the war effort. Today, collectors categorize these daggers into three main categories; Early, Transitional, and Late period. SS daggers produced from 1933 to early 1935 are early and have anodized scabbards, nickel fittings, and are generally of a higher workmanship. Transitional period daggers were produced from 1935 to 1938, are usually found with painted scabbards, plated fittings and RZM codes with their makers logo on the blade. Late period daggers were produced from 1938 to 1942. They are similar to the transitional period daggers in that they use plated fittings and painted scabbards, but will only be found with the RZM logo and code on the blade.
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