Original German WWII Early M33 SS Dagger by Richard Abr. Herder with Possible Ground Röhm Signature Category_Martini-Henry Accessories and 1884 carbines were altered

and 1884 carbines were altered in a similar fashion

Those made after 1935 are usually painted khaki

which is approximately a US 7 1/8

The fuze can be removed to inspect the sub-munition interior

The Maker's name is marked inside under the liner leather sweatband :-

Original German WWII Early M33 SS Dagger by Richard Abr. Herder with Possible Ground Röhm Signature Category_Martini-Henry Accessories and 1884 carbines were alteredOriginal Item: Only One Available: Prior to his "unmasking" as a traitor, Ernst Rhm was the leader of the Sturmabteilung (SA). In 1934, he distributed approximately 100,000 SA daggers with his personal inscription on the reverse blade. This was etched into the blade, and read In herzlicher kameradschaft Ernst Rhm (In cordial companionship Ernst Rhm). These daggers were to honor individuals who had served with the SA prior to December, 1931. At this