Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China 1916 in Elberfeld

1916 in Elberfeld

The tan-coloured leather sweatband is perforated along the front edge with five tiny rows of ventilation holes

The Cross of Independence had three classes: 1

stops between words and ornamental scroll in embroidered gilded wire

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China 1916 in Elberfeld(SS Dienstdolch M33). A well preserved Schutzstaffel (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 the edges and tip. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script, while the reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GOTTLIEB