The blade shows etched motto "Meine Ehre heißt Treue". Blackened background. "Böker Solingen" maker marked. It has small stains on both sides and a bit of the tip is missing. Excellent fitted black wooden handle with inlaid SS roundel and eagle. No chipping. Early nickel fittings. "I" stamped on the lower crossguard.
The blade was covered with black leather after 1945 and the lower fitting was removed. According to our consignor, made by the recipient himself and he got the dagger directly from him. The upper fitting (nickel) is in place but was never replaced or removed. Both screws are missing.
With the early vertical dagger hanger. Made from blackened leather (soft and flexible). RZM "5/71" and "olc" maker marked snap clip. Fully working.
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