Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold (Gendarmerie Ärmelabzeichen)

(Gendarmerie Ärmelabzeichen)

Footnote: The medal was instituted on 12 January 1920 and conferred upon Serbian and Montenegrin military personnel in recognition of their service during WWI

he was discharged on the 26th

Thomas Connon

marked on reverse bottom L/12 (for Juncker

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold (Gendarmerie Ärmelabzeichen)(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