Nazi Schutzstaffel ( SS ) Dagger in the Holbein Style

[Jack Loomes]

*Please note that Sword-Site does not endorse Nazi doctrine and that the dagger is presented in this museum due to the dagger's relevance to the history of edged weapons and its fine form and manufacture.

Description: Straight, double-edged blade ribbed at the centre, with motto in Gothic characters "Meine Ehre heist Treue" on a side, the mark "RZM" "M7/95", "RZM 1222 / 39 SS"; metallic hilt, grip with a central plaque depicting eagle on swastika and a mount with "SS". Metallic scabbard painted in black, complete with leather strap.

Provenance: Germany

Dimensions: Length 34.5 cm.

Date: Second quarter of the 20th Century

Source: www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/a-ss-dagger-261-c-e72fc805e8