M36 Chained SS Dagger Type C

Product Description: This M36 Chained SS Dagger is a textbook example of the variant known to collectors as the Type C. This is an extremely desirable, high-quality piece, with outstanding eye appeal and an overall untouched appearance. The blade on this one presents very well. There are only minor runner marks and graying, with nice shine and great original darkening on the crisply etched motto. The tip is perfect, and the ricasso is unmarked, as is typical. The handle on this one features correct early type nickel silver crossguards, with a deep, old patina. The grip retains virtually all of the original surface, with some small scattered marks and one stable crack, and the grip eagle and enameled SS roundel are correct early types, with honest wear and nice patina. The handle has an original aluminum wire portepee which is complete and sound. This M36 Chained SS Dagger is complete with its original scabbard. The scabbard body retains most of the original factory applied black anodized finish, with some wear and age. The metal fittings on the scabbard are complete and sound, and uncleaned, with toning and surface patina. The suspension chain shows some freckling to the original finish. It’s complete, and is marked on the reverse with intertwined runes. The skull and SS runes links retain all of the original detail. The chain terminates with a functional, DRGM marked spring clip. This is a gorgeous piece that could be a collection centerpiece. The condition rates as excellent plus.

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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