Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold and red cotton threads

and red cotton threads

Included too - and in great profusion - are the men from the Dominions of what was then both Commonwealth and Empire

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

in dark blue and black felt with a red central pompom

the Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe with Pennant

Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold and red cotton threads(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