Germany, Nskk. A Gruppe Hessen Dagger By Ed Wüsthof Auction with gilt wear evident on

with gilt wear evident on the reverse from contact with the uniform

measuring 70 mm x 32 mm

when a dog jumped out of the way of a passing truck and came into "violent contact" with his legs

This particular buckle and fittings are illustrated on pages 114-115 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich

with a hole on the left and right side for attachment

Germany, Nskk. A Gruppe Hessen Dagger By Ed Wüsthof Auction with gilt wear evident on(Sturmabteilung Dolch). A NSKK dagger measuring 37 cm in length with the scabbard on, while the blade of the dagger itself measures 22 cm and is constructed of nickel silver plated metal, acid engraved with Alles fr Deutschland (Everything for Germany) on the obverse, the reverse presents the maker mark and insignia for Ed Wsthof of Solingen stamped onto the centre of the ricasso, the blade fits neatly through the upper crossguard, itself constructed