Germany. A Model 1936 SS Dagger, by Gottliebe Hammesfahr of Solingen-Foche

(SS-Ehrendolch). Measuring 370 mm with the scabbard on, featuring a 219 mm long magnetic nickel-plated steel blade, with lightly sharpened edges, but a dinged tip. The blade is diamond shaped, and is etched with the SS motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” on the obverse, depicting some marks common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The cross-guard is constructed of nickel-silver, with light scratches to the surface, and is Gau marked “III” for Berlin. It is decorated with eight un-darkened grooves and fits snug with the black hardwood grip. The grip itself depicts moderate chipping along with light to moderate cracks, but fitting tightly against the upper and lower cross-guard. The German national eagle sits snug in its place and is level with the wooden grip, without significant gaps between the eagle and the grip. The roundel sits equally snug and flush with the grip, featuring the SS runes embedded in black enamels, but partially exposed due to a chip in the wood. The pommel nut is hand tightened - it was loosened to show examine the interior marks “P.A.” on the upper and lower cross guards. The scabbard is that of a Model 1936 chained dagger, constructed of black-painted steel, with nickel-silver fittings, with one of the fastening screws missing. One of the fastening screws on the lower fittings appears to have been over-tightened, thus cracking the metal. The tip of the scabbard depicts an attempt to repair the ball final. A used example, in overall near very fine condition.