SS-Dienstdolch Modell 1936...my new dagger

[operaman]

What a beauty,needs to be in a museum.Congrats.

[gentrex]

I found which makers mark is " flower" .

"The forged trademark flower is more frequently observed at the daggers Klittermann Manufacturers & Moog. Similarly, the lozenge with the SS logo is frequently seen with this manufacturer"

"Klittermann & Moog GMBH, the company, was founded in Solingen, 1932. The Brand names they had were "Klihaso", "The Savoy" + "The Silver King". Klittermann was a respected razor-maker. Theres something about German steel-brands ending in "so". For instance Klihaso in this case? Now, the "so" in Klihaso, is for Solingen. The "Kli", I think, we can glue to "ittermann", so, whats "ha" stand for? The Savoy is a bit confusing as brand. An American brand (Clements) uses Savoy as razor-modelname. Same for The Silver King, this is a razor-model by the US Wilbert Cutlery, AND a model by St. Louis Hardware & Cutlery. "

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi FP, I will try and locate the entry in the RZM blatt.

Cheers, Ade.

[Frogprince]

Hello Ade,

I sincerely appreciate any effort to unravel some of these mysteries that surround the various TR artifacts that we collect. And quite a bit of the best period information that I’ve seen has come from UK based collectors and authors. Whether it was period photos, catalogs, price lists (etc.) the information is invaluable to any serious study of them.

It’s also a two way street. With collectors sometimes passing along bits and pieces of information so that it can be shared with others. With “gentrex’s” entry just above reminding me of the late Anthony Carter’s last book. Having been in contact with him for some time, his very untimely passing was a personal shock. And a loss to us all.

PS: Besides the RZM blatt, do you also have access to the SS-Kleiderkasse?

With my best regards, Fred

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Fred, no sadly I don't have SS-Kleiderkasse list. But I have seen it. I will have to check my files. I sometimes forget what I have got!

Cheers, Ade.

[gentrex]

Is there anybody have any info about how many ss chained daggers issued? and is it manufactured only in 1936?

[Adrian Stevenson]

Total production figures are unknown.

Production began in 1936 and continued until the early part of the war.

Cheers, Ade.