Numbered - SS Full Röhm Honor Dagger by Herder

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A Numbered Model 1934 - Schutzstaffel Ehrendolch mit Widmung by Richard Abr. Herder, Solingen. E. Rohm Honour Daggers were granted to members of the SS and SA who either had interrupted service since December 31st 1931 or those who transferred from the Hitler Youth prior to that time (February 22 1934 - II Order Nr. 2869). 9900 were allocated for eligible members of the SS. After the Night of the Long Knives, Ernst Röhm was declared a “traitor” and removal of the inscription was mandated (July 4th 1934 - II Daily Record Nr. 7566). To have the full inscription was against Hitler’s command, making this dagger an incredibly rare and desirable piece in the collecting community… Furthermore, this piece is numbered, per orders in April 12 1934.

The blade on this one looks excellent! The acid etched “In herzlicher kameradschaft Ernst Röhm” inscription (in its entirety), “Meine Ehere Heißt Treue” motto and “Rich. Abr. Herder, Solingen” maker mark are all crisp and beautifully executed! The crossgrain is looks awesome against the light. The tip comes to a perfect point and the fit is nice and tight. The blade rates an easy Exc++/NM. It has been ever-so-slightly cleaned and still shows some minor age spotting throughout. The steel based, black anodized scabbard looks great. It remains completely dent free and holds a nice dark finish. It has oxidization spotting throughout. The scalloped solid nickel-silver scabbard fittings are in excellent condition. The ball has the odd pressure mark, yet retains a nice round profile. All four screws remain intact. The scabbard to crossguard fit is perfect and closes with a snap! The solid nickel-silver crossguards match the scabbard fittings perfectly. The reverse of the lower cross guard is district stamped “I” (Berlin), and numbered “6300” right beside it. The black hardwood grip shows several cracks and chip flakes throughout. It is in much better condition than most. It has nice fits to the crossguards, as you would expect on these early pieces. The solid nickel silver eagle retains beautiful detail and has a perfect fit. The SS runes retains 99%+ of its enamel and has perfect fit. This piece comes with an RZM issue clip and belt loop. An incredibly rare and desirable piece….