SS [Schutzstaffel] Dagger in early Version. Modell 1933. The dagger is in fine condition throughout. This early SS Dagger is in an uncleaned state with the Maker Robert Klaas Solingen.

Grip: This grip shows no repairs, and fits the crossguards. There are some indications of wear on this grip. The runes displays good enamel, and the silvering to the runes and double-circled borders nicely match. The grip eagle is the early, “High Necked” variety. All the details are visible throughout the bird's feathering, talons, wreath, and mobile swastika. This early dagger is equipped with nickel crossguards and tang nut. These guards are in good shape. The guards are still in good condition, showing an average amount of wear from use. The lower reverse guard is stamped with the district Roman numeral, “III”.

Blade: The blade of this example is still in fairly nice condition, with just the slightest amount of gray in the surfaces. The motto Meine Ehre heißt Treue «My honor is loyalty» shows some wear to the center letters, but overall it has about 85% of the original darkening intact. The reverse ricasso of the blade is matching-etched with the circular design formed by the firm's name and location, “Robert Klass/Solingen”. In the center is a pair of stylized kissing cranes. The blade shoulders perfectly meet the lower crossguard contour.

Scabbard: The scabbard shell is perfectly straight. The anodizing appears to all still be intact, and much of the the original lacquer remains, it remains somewhere between 20 and 30%. The nickel scabbard mounts exactly matching the patina of the guards. These mounts are in excellent condition, with the lower ball having just a tiny dimple hit at the bottom. The original nickel screws are all in place.