Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold in dark blue and black

in dark blue and black felt with a red central pompom

21cm x 30cm (or 8 x 12 inches)

the Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe with Pennant

1945 to June 3

During this period she suffered an explosion in an 8-inch (203 mm) gun turret

Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold in dark blue and black(SS Dienstdolch M33). An extremely well preserved 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 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 bears a makers mark of GOTTLIEB