Early SS Dagger by C. Bertram Reinh. Sohn

German WWII > Edged Weapons > SS Daggers > Early SS Daggers

A rare and desired maker on this one! The blade on this one looks good. The acid etched "Meine Ehre Heisst Treue" motto and crisp "C. Bertram Reinh. Sohn Solingen" maker mark are both beautifully executed and provide a wonderful contrast to the bright blade! The fit is perfect and some crossgrain continues to remain visible. The blade rates Exc/Exc+. It shows the common age greying/spotting and surface scratches throughout. There are a few rough spots to the edges and the tip is ever so slightly dulled, approximately 1mm. The scabbard body is steel based and black anodized. It shows minor oxidization spotting throughout yet retains a nice finish. It shows evidence that a vertical hanger used to be on it at some point. The solid nickel scabbard fittings look good. It appears as through someone has removed the lower scabbard fitting at some point (due to screw damage and lines near the scalloped edges). It is tightly secured and original. The ball retains its original round shape and all four scabbard screws remain intact. The scabbard fit is perfect and closes with a snap! The solid nickel crossguards look excellent, matching the scabbard fittings in color and wear. The reverse of the lower fitting is district stamped "I" (Munich). The black died hardwood grip is in excellent condition and way better than most SS daggers I've seen! It has a wee flake to the reverse top and pressure marks throughout, but that's it! The grip to crossguard fits are perfect. The solid nickel eagle is wonderfully detailed and has a near perfect fit. The SS roundel retains 97% of its enamel and also has a perfect fit! The whole piece has likely received a light cleaning at some point. A solid SS dagger, by a rarer maker, that is fit for your collection!