Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Archive illustrating a British Naval officer

illustrating a British Naval officer in his dress uniform

Footnote: This flag was captured and brought home by Rear Admiral Frank Llewellyn Houghton

and above an additional illegible mark

including one depicting four Kriegsmarine personnel

measuring 19 cm x 14

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Archive illustrating a British Naval officer(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