Numbered - SS Partial Röhm Honor Dagger by Herder
Partial Röhm, Model 1934 - Schutzstaffel Ehrendolch mit Widmung by Richard Abr. Herder of Solingen. E. Röhm Honour Daggers were granted to members of the SS and SA who either had interrupted service from December 31, 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 4, 1934 - II Daily Record Nr. 7566). Furthermore, this piece is numbered, per orders set out on April 12, 1934. Any Röhm dagger is very rare, SS daggers are even rarer than SAs, then most are completely void of their inscription, scarcer is a partial “name only” removal. This blade in particular has a significant portion of the name remaining. An incredibly rare and desirable find in the collecting community…
The blade on this one looks excellent. The acid etched “In herzlicher kameradschaft Ernst Röhm” inscription has been name only, “back yard” removed and leaving about half of its original name. The “Meine Ehere Heißt Treue” motto and “Rich. Abr. Herder Solingen” maker mark are beautifully executed. The crossgrain is easily visible as you shine it in the light. The tip comes to a perfect point. The blade rates a Exc++/NM. It shows minor age grey, spotting and scratches throughout. The steel based black anodized scabbard is absolutely gorgeous! The body remains completely dent free and it holds 75% of its original factory lacquer. The obverse retains 99%. The scalloped solid nickel-silver scabbard fittings look wonderful. They have the slightest bruises/scratches throughout. The ball retains a nice round profile. All four screws remain intact and unturned. The solid nickel-silver crossguards look excellent. The edges look to have been wiped. The reverse of the lower cross guard is district stamped “I” (Munich). The underside is numbered “67 921” (perhaps with some professional research you could find out who the original owner was). The black hardwood grip looks wonderful. There are a few pressure marks and one wee chip to the lower left-hand side. The solid nickel silver eagle retains beautiful detail and has a perfect fit. The SS runes roundel retains 99% of its enamel and has perfect fit. Likely the best partial ground Röhm we’ve owned to date…
| Rating: | NM/Mint- |
| Item Number: | SS-36615 |
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