Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Chained Leader’s Scabbard, by Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude the reverse inscribed Für Verdienst

the reverse inscribed Für Verdienst im Kriege (For Merit At War)

9 cm (w) x 9

arriving in England on May 10th and was taken on strength at Shorncliffe on May 22nd

in Gold with red

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Chained Leader’s Scabbard, by Carl Eickhorn GTRexclude the reverse inscribed Für Verdienst(Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch M33, mit Stahlscheide M36). A well preserved SS Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with both its edges and tip slightly sharpened. 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