SS-Ehrendolch
The ''SS-Ehrendolch'' ("SS honour dagger") was considered an honour weapon of the Schutzstaffel, SS of the Nazi Party (NSDAP). In addition to this dagger there was also the SS-Ehrenring, SS Honour Ring and SS Honour Sword. The awarding ceremony was conducted according to strict rules developed by Heinrich Himmler. Introduction and ceremony This honour weapon was introduced in December 1933, following analogous traditions in the army, air force and navy. The awarding ceremony took place on November 9, during the final introduction of the SS-men in the ''Allgemeine SS'', ''SS-Totenkopfverbände'' units and ''SS-Verfügungstruppe'' (later known as the Waffen-SS) every year. The SS dagger was an official sidearm of the SS-dress uniform used by all full members of the SS. Production of these honour daggers was suspended in 1940. Appearance and design The design of the weapon was based on the 16th century Swiss dagger. The center of the wide and spear-pointed and 33 cm long bl ...
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