SS Presentation Dagger of the Fürth Sports School with Certificate of Authenticity by Robert Klaas Solingen
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Maker
Klaas Robert, Solingen
Model
1933-1935 [Early Model]
Inscription
Meine Ehre heißt Treue «My honor is loyalty»
Blade
double-edged
Length
379 mm
Weight
426 g
Condition
EXC+
Note
"I" [Munich]
SS Presentation Dagger of the Fürth Sports School with Certificate of Authenticity by Robert Klaas Solingen
Early SS M33 service dagger (early production) with a rare presentation dedication on the reverse of the blade to the SS Sports School Fürth II. The maker marked on the blade is Robert Klaas, Solingen. The lower crossguard is stamped on the reverse with the Roman numeral “I” (Munich). The overall length is approx. 37.9 cm. A comparable dagger is illustrated in the specialist reference by Siegert (Dienstdolche der SS) on page 415.
Grip: Ebony grip. Fitted are the national eagle in nickel-type finish and, above it, the enameled SS emblem, both period-correct and crimped/clamped from the inside. Both crossguards are made of nickel silver. The lower crossguard is hand-stamped on the reverse with the Roman numeral “I” (Munich).
Blade: Bright, double-edged blade. The front side carries the SS motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” in a deep, angular etch. The reverse shows the presentation inscription “Zur Erinnerung a. SS-Sportschule Fürth II 15.7.-25.8.34” together with the maker’s mark Robert Klaas, Solingen. The blade shoulders fit perfectly to the lower crossguard.
Scabbard: Steel scabbard with black finish (blued). Both scabbard fittings are nickel silver and are secured laterally with two screws each. The upper fitting features the suspension ring for the hanger. The lower ball finial is slightly dented.
Historical Context: SS M33 Service Dagger with Dedication (1934)
The SS M33 service dagger was introduced from 1933 onward as a traditional and honorary edged weapon of the Schutzstaffel (SS). Early production pieces often feature higher-grade fittings such as nickel silver and the characteristically deep-etched motto “Meine Ehre heißt Treue”.
Particularly desirable are examples with clearly readable and historically meaningful details, including presentation dedications. Dedications to training institutions—here the SS Sports School Fürth II— are comparatively uncommon and provide insight into contemporary ceremonial or commemorative contexts.
Roman numerals on the lower crossguard served an organizational allocation; the marking “I” is typically associated in collecting literature with Munich. Makers such as Robert Klaas (Solingen) belong to the well-known Solingen producers of early SS daggers.
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