Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold (Gendarmerie Ärmelabzeichen)

(Gendarmerie Ärmelabzeichen)

they were engaged in furious hand-to-hand fighting at Sam-Hyon

with an indistinguishable regimental identification with a "7" after it on the left side

He would later serve with the Veterans Guard of Canada during the Second World War

he was discharged on the 26th

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold (Gendarmerie Ärmelabzeichen)(Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch M33). A very 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 retaining factory original sharpening to the tip and edges. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark