Late War SS Scabbard with Hanger

Product Description:  Late War SS Scabbard with Hanger, a well-preserved example of late Second World War SS edged-weapon equipment. The scabbard exhibits even wear across its entirety, with chrome fittings retaining their original dual-mount screws and showing only minor corrosion and use. The throat features the expected two-piece construction typical of war time manufacture. The black-painted scabbard body retains nearly all of its original finish, with minor loss and subtle spidering consistent with age.

The original leather hanger remains attached, with black dye still present but showing the underlying natural brown leather in areas of wear. The hanger hook is marked RZM M5/184, confirming period authenticity. Overall, the set presents in excellent condition and is a notable example of a Late War SS Scabbard with Hanger, suitable for display or inclusion in a focused collection of Third Reich militaria.

Historical Description: The Model 1933 (M33) SS dagger was first serviceable dagger produced for the SS. The design was derived from a 16^thcentury 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 9^th, 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 and are similar to the transitional period daggers in that they use plated fittings, painted scabbards but will only be found with the RZM logo and code on the blade.

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