German, WW2, SS Honour Dagger and Scabbard, with Original Belt Hanger by Overhoff & Cie Lundenscheid

*German, WW2, SS Honour Dagger and Scabbard, with Original Belt Hanger by Overhoff & Cie Lundenscheid*

218cm blade

Introduced in December 1933 as an SS honour weapon, alongside the honour ring and sword, the “SS-Ehrendolch” was the official dress uniform sidearm of all full members of the SS in the military. Candidates were not just handed a dagger. There was a very ritualistic torchlight ceremony in front of the hallowed Nazi shine in front of the Feldhernhalle in Munich on Nov. 9 every year.

“Meine Ehre heiβt Treue” (My honour is loyalty), is inscribed along the blade as well as the inlaid NSDAP eagle and SS runes on the handle, the ricasso is faintly stamped with what looks like the RZM logo (Reichszeugmeisterei, where political goods could be obtained), the obverse crossguard with what may be the letters Ha.

The hanger is inscribed RZM M5/71 OLC in a diamond, which is Overhoff & Cie Lundenscheid.

Maker trademarks and RZM codes appear together on SA daggers starting in 1934. Not all makers placed their trademark on RZM daggers, and the maker's marks were dropped by 1940.

*Condition*
The pommel nut is pristine and untouched. The blade is in excellent condition and the scabbard fits securely. There are minor scratches and dings to the grip and scabbard commensurate with age and service. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.

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