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WWII GERMAN DAGGER - CHAINED SS
The Schutzstaffel(Protective Echelon), abbreviated SS- or (Runic) was a major Nazi
organization under Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party. The SS grew from a small paramilitary unit
to a powerful force that served as the Führer's "Praetorian Guard," the Nazi Party's
"Shield Squadron" and a force that, fielding almost a million men (both on the front lines and
as political police), managed to exert as much political influence in the Third Reich as the
Wehrmacht, Germany's regular armed forces.
This is a 1936 SS German dagger. Used before and during WWII by Germany's SS. Authorized for wear by all SS officers that have been officers since November 9th
1935. Or any member who had belonged to the SS for three or more years as of Jamuary 30th, 1936.
The design of the dagger consisted of a black painted wooden handle. Smooth construction. one
side has the SS eagle emcrusted near the center. Just above that is a black circle containing
the SS runnes. The head of the eagle is facing right, the eagle is clutching a wreath with a
swastika in its center. The handle has a handguard and pommel of metal construction.
The scabbard is painted to match the handle. It comes with three metal fittings. One in
the throat are, a center piece and one in the tip. The crown and center fittings have brackets
designed to hold the chain. The center fitting is unique to the chained dagger. It has a
block design with light pebbling as background.
The design of the dagger is very similar to that used by the SA and NSKK.
YEAR ADOPTED: | 1936 |
LENGTH: | 37 cms (14.6") |
MOTTO: | "Meine Ehre heisst Treue" My honor is loyalty |
Portepee: | 42 cms (16.5") Aluminum portepee - for commissioner officers only |
The hanger of the dagger consisted of a double chain suspension made up of links depicting alternating SS sigrunnen and the
characteristic SS skull with crossed bones. The nickel plated chain has two upper and four lower links. The two chains are joined
at a nickel plated beltfastener in a modified cloverleaf design. There are no markings in the
back of the chain or clip.
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This is an identification guide for the SS daggers employed during the Third Reich. Detailed
photos and descriptions explain the different aspects of the dagger.
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This is a closer look of the clover leaf design of the hanger piece. A celtic design is placed
at the end of the chain. A clip is attached to the design. This part hooks to the
inside of the uniform jacket.
The following picture illustrates how the chain is attached to the center fitting of the scabbard.
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The chained SS dagger is one of the most recognizable daggers of the Third Reich. The dagger is identical to its predecessor, the
1933 Standard Service dagger, except for the addition of the chain and the modifications that had to be made to the scabbard in
order to accomodate the chain.
Some of the modifications include:
- The addition of a cener scabbard fitting. Whose design ressembles a series of linked swatikas.
- The upper scabbard fitting was changed to accomodate the chain
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The fittings of the scabbard are secured via the use of small screws. It is important to
pay close attention to the design of the head of the screws because that is one way in which
reproductions can be detected.
The tip has a ball type ending. This section is often dented in because the dagger may have
been dropped during normal use.
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This edge weapon is currently being
reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be
able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The
collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing
of edge weapons. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity
of the item.
If you have an interest is seeing other edge weapons of the Third Reich, you can do so by going to our
WWII German Edge Weapons identification guide. Where
we cover blades from the Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe) and other organizations.
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PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
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interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every
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Value |
$3,500.00 |
$4,500.00 |
$6,000.00 |
$7,000.00 |
$7,200.00 |
Availability |
Rare |
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Invest Grade |
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A+ |
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