World War II Nazi SS Dagger replica

Nazi SS Replica Dagger

The SS (Schutzstaffel) was the most feared, despised and infamous organisation of the Third Reich. The SS was formed in 1925 as a small subunit of the SA (Sturmabteilung) with the mission of serving as the Fuhrers personal  bodyguard.

In late 1936 Himmler introduced a new chain hanger for the existing officers daggers and for new officers, a new style dagger for wear, as well as old guard NCO’s and SS members who had joined prior to January 1933.

The chain was designed by Karl Diebitsch and comprised of octagonal plates embossed with the SS deaths head and SS runes. This had two meanings to it; the first is the skull and crossbones to signify a secret society. The second is the Sig Rune that is the power of Good over evil. The chains suspension clip was embossed with an ancient Germanic motif called "Wotans Knot".

The new-chained style dagger could only be purchased through official channels and was only initially worn with the black SS uniform.

Production of the original dagger discontinued in at the end of 1942.

This is an excellent replica of the 1936 SS dagger.

The inscription on the blade reads' Meine Ehre heist Treue' which translates as 'My Honour is my loyalty' which was the SS motto.

The dagger in its scabbard measures 14" (355mm)

The blade alone measures 8 7/16" (215mm)

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