A Rare National Political Educational Institute Chained Leader's Dagger By Karl Burgsmuller Auction Archive small stain on the reverse

small stain on the reverse

and Home Army Cap Badge (die-stamped metal

intact enamel work

standard procedure of the period)

The front center of the Shako has a large

A Rare National Political Educational Institute Chained Leader's Dagger By Karl Burgsmuller Auction Archive small stain on the reverseWith KARL BURGSMULLER in an arch above BERLIN etched on the blade; crossguards are nickel silver, exhibiting very minor surface wear; wooden grip is light brown colored, without chipping or cracks, minor contact exhibiting moderate wear; blade is in excellent condition, with usual runner marks, otherwise near mint, untouched; blade has deeply etched motto, Mehr sein als scheinen. (Be More Than You Appear to Be); Steel scabbard is straight and without