Original German WWII Early Numbered M33 SS Dagger by Gottlieb Hammesfahr & Co. with Scabbard & Hanger French Militaria a German gunsmith from the

a German gunsmith from the Prussian region

but it has been moved up so that the serial number and other markings on the barrel can be seen

The shoulderboard is a faded white color with a red CROWN / WR / I marking

The early stages of trench warfare proved that even basic protection of the head would result in a significantly lower mortality rate among front-line soldiers

ornate hand guard

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