M33 SS Böker Dagger with Vertical Hanger

Product Description: Among the most coveted makers of the early Model 1933 SS Dienstdolch stands Heinrich Böker of Solingen, a firm whose edged weapon legacy continues to this day. Böker-produced SS daggers have long held a distinguished place within advanced collections, admired for their exceptional quality, distinctive character, and unmistakable presence.

The blade on this example is nothing short of striking. The motto, “Meine Ehre heißt Treue,” is deeply and beautifully etched, displaying the rich, darkened tone collectors hope to see against an exceptionally bright blade surface. The steel retains vivid luster with clearly visible crossgraining throughout, interrupted only by very minor runner marks consistent with careful in-and-out movement from the scabbard over time. The Böker maker mark remains crisp and sharply defined. Simply put, the blade is gorgeous and immediately impressive in hand.

The hilt presents just as well. The nickel silver crossguards have developed a lovely, natural tone, and the lower guard is properly stamped with the Roman numeral “I,” denoting the München district. The black wooden grip shows only light pressure marks from age and handling but remains free from cracks, chips, or structural damage. The SS roundel exhibits the slight rotational turn to the runes that seasoned collectors recognize as a reassuring period trait. The nickel eagle is textbook for Böker production, sharply detailed and perfectly seated within the grip.

The scabbard remains in excellent condition and harmonizes beautifully with the dagger. The early black anodized finish retains the majority of its original lacquer, showing honest wear to the anodization but no dents, splits, creases, or notable damage to the shell. The nickel silver ball at the tip shows the small dent typically encountered on these examples, along with a very minor indentation near the lower fitting. Both are mentioned for accuracy and transparency but do not detract from the strong overall presentation.

Completing the set is an original early vertical hanger with belt loop, a highly desirable accompaniment. The leather remains near mint with only minor age-related crazing, while the metal fittings display an attractive, undisturbed patina. The nickel silver spring clip is intact and clearly marked with the Assmann logo and “D.R.G.M.” designation, further confirming the originality of the hanger.

Overall, this is an outstanding Böker Model 1933 SS dagger—a piece that possesses the look, integrity, and presence that seasoned collectors immediately recognize. Examples of this quality, particularly when paired with a correct early hanger, have become increasingly difficult to source and remain highly sought after within advanced collections.

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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