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Hi All: It has been often cited, but I have never seen it published. I finally came across the actual order sent out to SS-Standartes from 4 July 1934 for the removal of the R�hm inscription from the Honor Daggers. A translation would be a big help in understanding what was supposed to be done. Thanks, Ross Kelbaugh www.ssdaggers.com
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Hi Ross,
try with this translation:
SS-Honor Daggers
At the previously issued SS-Honor Daggers, wearing the dedication of the former chief of staff R�hm "In cordial companionship", the dedication has got to be removed by grinding. To avoid higher costs, this grinding should be done locally, as possible. After removal of the dedication the dagger can be worn further."
Gerd
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Great stuff! Explains all the half hearted and amateur attempts, as the steel is hard!
John Merling [email protected]MAX Life member OVMS Life member(Ohio Valley Military Society SOS) OGCA Life member(Ohio Gun Collectors Assoc) NRA Life member
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Great stuff.Agree with you there.I have one that looks like the "grinder" must have been three sheets to the wind drunk.  Seiler (Yank in UK)
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Ross could you post the document and the translation in the Rohm dagger section?
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quote: Originally posted by kreta1961:
Hi Ross,
try with this translation:
SS-Honor Daggers
At the previously issued SS-Honor Daggers, wearing the dedication of the former chief of staff R�hm "In cordial companionship", the dedication has got to be removed by grinding. To avoid higher costs, this grinding should be done locally, as possible. After removal of the dedication the dagger can be worn further."
Gerd
Thanks Gerd! You have helped to add some important insight into this event. I find it very interesting that the reason for the grinding to be done locally was primarily economic. Regards, Ross Kelbaugh www.ssdaggers.com
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