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

which also doubles as a safety

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

and may have shrunk or been repaired while in service

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