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SS Officer's Degen. More than just a mere officer's sword, these "degen" were awards given to SS officer's only with personal permission from Himmler. They were given to officer's with an exemplary record (in Himmler's eyes) and to recent graduates of one the SS officer schools. Each recipient received a award document personally signed by Himmler.
SS Dagger "Ground Rohm". (photo curteousy Paul Hogle) This dagger's history is linked with purge of power on June 30 1934. The blade originally bore an inscription with Ernst Rohm's name which was then ground off after he was deemed a traitor by Hitler . http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Long_Knives
Description: S/42(Mauser) G date (1935) P08 Luger pistol. A "G date" secret code stamp on the top of the receiver to hide the production dates and quantities from the allied powers during Hitler's re-armament period during the early 1930's( in contradiction to the production restrictions set by Treaty of Versailles). From 1936 onward, Lugers were stamped with the true date instead of the code. By this date, it was obvious to the world Germany had fully rearmed and since there was still no aggressions, many were impressed by Germany's resolve after the first world war, and Germany was about to host the Olympic games, not too many people worried....yet.
Description: U.S. M1911A1. Manufactured by Remington Rand (1943). America's Classic .45 pistol as used during WWII. As American as apple pie!
