December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A scarce original example of a Heinrich Himmler Presentation SS Dagger in choice condition. The obverse side of the blade is acid etched with the SS motto "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue", which translates to "My Honor is Loyalty". The reverse side of the blade features the acid etched dedication "In Heartfelt Comradeship H. Himmler". The dedication retains nearly all of its original dark burnishing. Below the dedication is the maker logo for the firm of "Carl Eickhorn", which is positioned closer to the cross guard than seen on standard SS daggers to accommodate the room needed for the dedication etching. The dagger's blade retains nearly 99% of it's factory cross graining along the entire length of the blade. The blade is in a completely untouched state, is not sharpened, and remains in uncleaned condition. Only a few very small scattered marks and very light natural runner marks are present. The solid nickel silver upper and lower cross guards show a beautiful natural patina throughout, and match each other perfectly. The under side of the lower cross guard is stamped with the numeral "5". The wooden black ebony grip features a nickel silver grip eagle and thin style SS runes. A chip, on each side of the daggers grip, near the lower cross guard can be observed, as well as near the eagles right wing. The pommel nut is made of solid nickel silver, and matches the same patina as the daggers nickel cross guards. The early black anodized scabbard features a nickel silver scabbard throat and drag, which exhibit a nice even matching patina throughout. The scabbards fitting's screws appear to be in an untouched condition. The scabbard body is made of a black anodized steel which retains much of it's original protective "Zapon" lacquer. An early, non RZM, horizontal black leather hanger with nickel silver fittings is attached to the scabbard. Much of the black lacquer on the hanger has worn off from wear over the years. This is a fine example of a Heinrich Himmler Presentation Dagger in a completely untouched state. CONDITION: EXCELLENT D.W.
Item Dimensions: 14"