Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Chained Leader’s Scabbard, by Carl Eickhorn Hold two holes on the side

two holes on the side of the coupling near the base for attachment to the flag pole

(Deutsches Reich Medaillen)

Despite their quasi-military function

enamel chipping on reverse centrepiece ring

The blade is plain with the exception of a maker’s mark on the reverse reading “A

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Chained Leader’s Scabbard, by Carl Eickhorn Hold two holes on the side(Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch M33, mit Stahlscheide M36). A well preserved SS Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with both its edges and tip slightly sharpened. 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 of