Germany, SS. A Model 1936 Chained Service Dagger, by Gebrüder Christians consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Arco Catalog Number 966

Arco Catalog Number 966

with reverse inscription translating to “Order of Merit Decoration''

with Gold and enameled center

1789-1894 issue

Germany, SS. A Model 1936 Chained Service Dagger, by Gebrüder Christians consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Arco Catalog Number 966(SS Dienstdolch M36). A very well preserved SS Model 1936 Chained Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 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 is marked with a