Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger certificate_of_authenticity the busts surmounted by a

the busts surmounted by a star and framed by a half-gear

dated "30 Sept 1917" and designated with the service number "28449"

87 mm x 104

I'd lost my 45 (pistol) when I bailed out

mounted as worn as a single decoration

Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger certificate_of_authenticity the busts surmounted by a(SS Ehrendolch). A Model 1936 SS chained leaders dagger, measuring 375 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard. The dagger features a 220 mm long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and semi sharpened edges, the obverse of which bears an acid etched inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY). The blade sits flush with the nickel plated upper crossguard, itself marked with eight notches, with four each on the top and bottom.