Condition: Very Good
Maker: E.P.&S.
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Product Description: The blade of this Early Ground Rohm SA Dagger is maker marked for the firm of “E. Pack”. The steel blade features the standard “Alles für Deutschland” motto, as well as the Ernst Röhm motto which had been period removed, as per the order from Adolf Hitler. The removal of the Röhm dedication is not a factory type, but rather most likely crudely executed by the original owner, or an accomplice, using a simple grinding wheel or file. The front of the blade retains some of its original factory cross-graining. Light runner marks and scattered freckling can be seen on the blade. It is possible the blade could have been lightly cleaned at some point. The nickel silver upper and lower cross guards are bright and without damage. The rosewood grip features a nice silver eagle, and exhibits light wear and a natural patina build up throughout. The scabbard body exhibits freckling throughout the original brown anodizing. The nickel silver fittings are without damage, and match the condition and look of the daggers cross guards. A leather three point hanger system is attached to the scabbard and grip of this Early Ground Rohm SA Dagger.
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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