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Premium SS dagger model 1933 signed Röhm Carl Eickhorn.
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SS dagger model 1933 signed Röhm Carl Eickhorn.
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Lot no. 4629
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SS dagger model 1933 signed Röhm Carl Eickhorn. Perhaps the most difficult mass-produced SS dagger to find these days. After the Night of the Long Knives, any representation of Ernst Röhm had to disappear, and failure to comply could result in terrible penalties. In fact, the dagger of honour presented by Ernst Röhm and bearing his dedication followed by his signature could only be kept if the motto and signature were ground off. It is extremely rare to find an SS dagger still bearing the motto and signature, especially as Röhm was not appreciated by the SS, who were quick to apply the directive. The fuse of this example shows no signs of impact and all the fittings (dagger and scabbard) are in nickel silver. The hilt bears the Roman numeral III on the reverse, indicating that this example passed through the SS control and distribution centre in Berlin. On the reverse of the guard, the owner had his SS number, 4255, embossed. Consultation of the list of SS officers (SS-Dienstaltersliste) enables us to identify the former owner of this dagger. He was Johann Kappelsberger, born on 19 May 1907, registered with the NSDAP under number 232997 and with the SS under number 4255. Assigned to the 1. SS-Standarte in Munich, he most likely joined the SS-Junkerschule Bad Tölz with the second class of cadets in December 1934, as he was appointed SS-Untersturmführer on 9 November 1935. The blade is in very good condition with fine engravings (motto and dedication). The Carl Eickhorn manufacturer's logo is small, which is normal for this type of dagger with a dedication. To date, only seven manufacturers are known to have produced these Ernst Röhm dedication daggers and only three to have used a small logo. The scabbard is also in very good condition, with almost 100% black paint. At the beginning of 1934, 9,900 SS daggers signed by Röhm were ordered from manufacturers, but given the events of June 1934, it is thought that only around 6,000 were produced and distributed. If we take into account the daggers whose blades have been ground and those that have been destroyed, the examples that have been able to reach us today in perfect condition can be described as extremely rare. (This dagger is presented on pages 34 and 38 of the reference work L'ordre noir, Armes blanches, traditions et symbolique, published by Heimdal - 2023. SS Dagger Model 1933 Röhm Dedication Carl Eickhorn Perhaps the rarest series-produced SS dagger known today. After the Night of the Long Knives any representation of Ernst Röhm was to be eliminated and possession of his dedication exposed the owner to severe punishment. The honour dagger awarded by Röhm bearing his dedication and signature could only be kept if both were ground off. Finding an SS dagger still bearing them is therefore exceptionally rare, especially since Röhm was unpopular among the SS who quickly applied the order. The grip of this example shows no damage and all fittings on dagger and scabbard are nickel silver. The crossguard bears the Roman numeral III stamped on the reverse indicating inspection through the SS control and distribution center in Berlin. Beneath the guard on the reverse the owner had his SS service number 4255 engraved. Consultation of the SS officers' list (SS-Dienstaltersliste) identifies the former owner as Johann Kappelsberger born May 19, 1907, NSDAP member number 232997 and SS member number 4255. Assigned to the 1st SS Standarte in Munich he likely attended the SS Junkerschule at Bad Tölz with the second class of officer cadets in December 1934 and was promoted to SS Untersturmführer on November 9, 1935. The blade is in very fine condition with clear motto and dedication etchings. The Carl Eickhorn logo is of the small type which is correct for this dedicated model. Only seven makers are known to have produced these Röhm dedication daggers and only three to have used the small logo. The scabbard is also in excellent condition retaining nearly 100% of its black paint. A total of 9900 SS Röhm daggers were ordered at the beginning of 1934 but due to the events of June 1934 it is estimated that only about 6000 were actually produced and distributed. Considering those later ground or destroyed, surviving examples in perfect condition are of the utmost rarity. This example is offered in excellent preservation and is featured on pages 34 and 38 of L'ordre noir, Armes blanches, traditions et symbolique published by Heimdal in 2023.
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