Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a "Debility from Trench

with a "Debility from Trench Fever"

the wire itself fed through twelve loops of the chain mail

exterior lid stamped DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL

Organization for the tour was undertaken by Joseph Pope

1 Clasp - COREE (in bronze gilt

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a "Debility from Trench(SS Dienstdolch M33 mit Gehnge). A well preserved 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 of the blade 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