Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China 71st REGt)

71st REGt)

Captain Cyrus R

the obverse bearing a machine-embroidered gold bullion wire inscription of “KRIEGSMARINE”

the interior content consisting of 20 black card stock pages separated by wax paper dividers to mitigate damage to the images

These personal details were confirmed and stamped on March 5th

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China 71st REGt)(Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch M33). A very 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 retaining factory original sharpening to 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