M7/9 SA Dagger – SMF

Product Description: This M7/9 SA Dagger is an extremely handsome example, with lots of visual appeal. The gorgeous blade is untouched and uncleaned, with excellent cross graining, and a crisply etched, perfect logo, with full original darkening. There are typical, light runner marks, and some scattered light marks throughout the blade, but nearly all of the original luster is intact. The reverse of the blade is marked with the round logo of the Reichszeugmeisterei, a 1942 date, and the RZM code “M7/9” indicating manufacture by the firm of SMF. The handle on this dagger is beautiful, with a deep, dark brown color to the wooden grip. The grip shows no damage and is complete with a perfect, enameled SA roundel, and a later style zinc grip eagle, as one would expect on a dagger from this period. The crossguards are nickel plated, and retain virtually all of the original finish, with very light age patina. This lovely M7/9 SA Dagger is complete with its original scabbard. The scabbard has no dents or damage, and is complete with virtually all of the original smooth, brown, glossy enamel painted finish. The plated scabbard fittings remain very bright, with full original nickel. The suspension ring is intact. Overall, this dagger rates a strong excellent condition.

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.  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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