SS Dagger by Helbig RZM 1163/38
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A Model 1933 Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch by F&A Helbig of Steinbach – SS Contract Code RZM 1163/38 (1938). The blade on this one has seen better days. The acid etched “Meine Ehre Heißt Treue” motto and “Gaefler F. & A. Helbig Steinbach Kr.M.” maker mark are both poorly executed as is expected by Helbig. The blade is nicely seated up against the hilt. The blade rates Exc. It has been heavily cleaned and the tip is dulled. It also shows age grey/spotting and surface scratches throughout. The steel based black painted scabbard looks great. It shows the slightest spidering. It continues to remain completely dent free and hold 99% of its painted coverage. The steel based, plated scabbard fittings look excellent. All four scabbard screws remain intact and the ball remains perfectly round. The ‘fat’ crossguards are steel based and plated. A typical Helbig feature. The poor fitting black died hardwood grip looks good. Several pressure marks and some flake chips to the back. The aluminum eagle is noticeably high up on the grip which is again typical of Helbig. The SS roundel retains 99%+ of its enamel and has a perfect fit.
PLEASE NOTE: These SS Daggers are controversial for some. Others consider them completely original. T. Wittmann speaks to these as original in his SS dagger refence on page 175 and R. Siegert features a similar Steinbach example in his SS reference on page 199. They are ugly and all feature the exact same construction.
| Rating: | Exc+ |
| Item Number: | SS-26964 |
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