Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold 1945 to June 3

1945 to June 3

surrounded by a blue enameled ring overlaid by a gilt institution date of “DEN 18 OCTOBER 1861”

the First Postcard is black and white

On the same day as his promotion to Hauptmann

Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold 1945 to June 3(SS Dienstdolch M33). An extremely well preserved SS Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the tip and edges. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GOTTLIEB