SS Service Dagger M33 Maker Marked Carl Eickhorn Solingen "Ex Röhm"

Item: This ceremonial weapon was introduced in December 1933 and had already become a tradition in the Army, Luftwaffe, and Kriegsmarine. During a ceremonial ceremony marking the final admission as an SS-Mann into the Allgemeine-SS, SS-Totenkopfverbände, or SS-Verfügungstruppe/Waffen-SS, the SS dagger was presented every 9th of November.

SS applicants (Staffel-Bewerber, Staffel-Junker, Staffel-Anwärter, or Staffel-Vollanwärter) were not authorized to wear the SS dagger. The SS dagger was considered a personal weapon for all members of the SS when wearing the ceremonial SS uniform.

Condition: This concerns an SS Dienstdolch M33, early produced by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen.

The blade remains in clean but used condition, showing only light signs of wear and some minor oxidation spots. The obverse is correctly etched with the SS motto: “Meine Ehre heißt Treue!”. The reverse also shows light oxidation and features the recognizable early Eickhorn logo. Unfortunately, the blade has been amateurishly shortened; the tip was likely period broken off in connection with the Röhm purge.

The crossguard is marked with Workshop number “8” and the Roman numeral “III”, referring to Zeugmeisterei Berlin. The dagger retains a blued (bruniert) scabbard. The Röhm inscription on the blade has been professionally removed in accordance with period regulations. The workshop number beneath the crossguard is specific to an early Eickhorn SS dagger.

The wooden grip is made of ebony and fitted with the correct early nickel silver Hoheitsadler and enameled SS roundel, both undamaged. The original grip shows handling wear typical for fragile ebony, and the wood has been professionally repaired.

All four screws are present. The crossguard fits neatly against the scabbard throat.

An interesting early example with clear period characteristics and an honest condition.

NOTE: WE CANNOT SHIP THIS DAGGER OUTSIDE THE EU.
Will be schipped with insurance!

SS Service Dagger M33 Maker Marked Carl Eickhorn Solingen “Ex Röhm”

SS Service Dagger M33 Maker Marked Carl Eickhorn Solingen "Ex Röhm"