Description
Product Description: This vertical SS Dagger Hanger is an extremely hard to find piece. This style of hanger was intended for use with the Model 33 SS daggers. This one is made of black leather that retains strong original color. Virtually all of the original smooth surface remains intact. The central vertical strap is very nicely marked, with round SS and RZM emblems and the maker code “M1/36” indicating manufacture by the firm of Berg & Nolte AG in Lüdenscheid. Both horizontal straps are intact, with a functional aluminum buckle on the upper strap. The top of the vertical strap has a functional gray metal spring clip that is marked “D.R.G.M.” indicating a trademarked design. The two rivets retain original black paint. This vertical SS Dagger Hanger is entirely complete, with no damage or issues to note. It remains in outstanding, near mint condition.
Historical Description: The Model 1933 (M33) SS dagger was first serviceable dagger produced for the SS. The design was derived from a 16thcentury 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 9th, 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 and are similar to the transitional period daggers in that they use plated fittings, painted scabbards but will only be found with the RZM logo and code on the blade.
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