German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Leader's Dagger Auction Archive The caption also gives the

The caption also gives the name of the photographer and the fullcircumstances of his actions leading to the award

4 mm x 56 mm

in the traditional flat top design

The two large Kanji at the top reads "Kamikaze" (God's Storm or Divine Wind)

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German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) Leader's Dagger Auction Archive The caption also gives theThis dagger was adopted in 1938 and was authorized for all officials with the rank of Wachtfuhrer (officer or non commissioned officer in charge of a guard) and higher. It measures 380 mm, with the scabbard on, featuring a 250 mm nickel plated steel blade, with unsharpened edges, remaining bright and crisp, having a very sharp, near perfect needle like tip. The blade is unmarked and retains its beautiful crossgraining, with faint scratches, common to