One of a kind SS Honour Dagger belonging to Reichsführer-SS Heinrich
Himmler. Notice the initials "h.h." engraved on the upper scabbard fitting. Photo courtesy of LTC (Ret.)
Thomas M. Johnson.
Magnificient one of a kind sword given to SS-Obergruppenführer Sepp Dietrich
by Officers of the Leibstandarte-SS "Adolf Hilter" on the occasion of his 50th birthday. The reverse of
the blade is adorned with the names of 105 SS Officers of the LSSAH in raised silver. After wearing the
sword at the 1936 Berlin Olympics, Himmler forbade him from wearing this "unofficial" sword again. Photo courtesy
of LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson.
Honour swords given to Joachim von Ribbentrop and Martin Borman by
Reichsführer-SS Heinrich Himmler. The blades are damascus steel with raised gold SS motto and dedication
to von Ribbentrop and Borman. Photo courtesy of LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson.
Undoubtedly one of the most sought after daggers by Third Reich collectors is the SS
Honour Dagger. Given by Himmler to selected SS High Leaders, it features a damascus blade with raised gold lettering and
cross guards featuring an oak leaf design. Photos courtesy of Gailen David. Photos by Craig Gottlieb.
The firm of Alcoso (Alexander Coppel & Sons) developed this one of a kind prototype dagger
which is now part of the collection of John Pepera. Photo courtesy of LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson.