Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Archive measuring 20 mm in diameter

measuring 20 mm in diameter with a 45 mm-long needle

Mary on a blue-enamelled border medallion in Gold

Instituted 1 September 1939 by A

Accompanied by its Award Document with White's citation

with both inscriptions having been moderately covered with white shoe polish

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Archive measuring 20 mm in diameter(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