Original German WWII Model 1933 Early SS Dagger by Gottlieb Hammesfahr The Pacific on HBO The 9 1/2" damascus steel

The 9 1/2" damascus steel barrel is marked LONDON with British proof marks

At this time they were 3 types of shashkas

An extremely rare U

apparently because it was felt that this would slow the availability of a helmet that at least offered enhanced bump protection

The lower hand guard is of the SMLE Mk I design

Original German WWII Model 1933 Early SS Dagger by Gottlieb Hammesfahr The Pacific on HBO The 9 1/2" damascus steelOriginal Item: Only One Available: The SS (Schutzstaffel) was originally formed in 1925, ostensibly to act as a small, loyal bodyguard unit to protect the Fhrer, Adolf AH. Under the direction of the Reichsfhrer SS Heinrich Himmler, the SS grew to be the most ruthless and feared organization of the 20th century. They were the vanguard of NSDAPsmand eventually controlled nearly every function of German life and much of Occupied Europe. The SS dagger was