SS [Schutzstaffel] Dagger in early Version. Modell 1933. The dagger is in NEAR MINT condition throughout. This early SS Dagger is from Obersturmbannführer Heinz Liedtke by maker mark Rich. A. Herder Solingen.

Grip: This grip fits the crossguards. 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. The lower reverse guard is with "II" [Dresden] and SS number "3905" stamped.

Blade: The blade of this example is still in near mint condition. The motto Meine Ehre heißt Treue «My honor is loyalty». The reverse ricasso of the blade is matching-etched with the circular design formed by the firm's name and location, “Rich. A. Herder Solingen”. The blade shoulders perfectly meet the lower crossguard contour.

Scabbard: The scabbard shell is also an nice example; it is straight as an arrow, with original “anodized” finish. The matching nickel mounts are in fine condition. The mounts are retained by four nickel screws.