Germany, Heer. A Fighting Knife, By Lauterjung & Sohn Auction Archive opening with a handwritten dedication

opening with a handwritten dedication to a newly-married couple from the city of Stuttgart

Footnote: Frederick Albert Sims was born on December 25

a key for the double Sig runes used on official documentation for the SS

arriving there on October 22

Very good quality make

Germany, Heer. A Fighting Knife, By Lauterjung & Sohn Auction Archive opening with a handwritten dedication(Heer Kampfmesser). A well preserved Heer fighting knife, measuring 26. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 13. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. The reverse ricasso is maker marked with the classic PUMA logo of Lauterjung & Sohn, Solingen. It sits securely within a flattened silvered alloy crossguard. The handle consists of a narrow magnetic steel hilt with dark wooden