Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China with its government presentation card

with its government presentation card

stops between words and ornamental scroll in embroidered gilded wire

There is an additional small horizontal slit set into the upper front right leg

The Cross of Independence had three classes: 1

above crossed swords stamped in blue ink

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Province of China with its government presentation card(SS Dienstdolch M33). A well preserved Schutzstaffel (SS) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script, while the reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of GOTTLIEB