Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger Archive weighing with ribbon 44

weighing with ribbon 44

(Heer Tropen Schulterklappen für Männer der Flak/Artillerie)

and the next year another for the navy

(Kalender der Deutschen in der Slowakei)

Miniature: 18K GOLD and enamels

Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger Archive weighing with ribbon 44(SS Ehrendolch). An extremely well preserved SS Model 1936 Chained Leaders Dagger, measuring 370 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 220 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an SS motto of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script. The blade otherwise presents unmarked. It sits securely within a nickel plated alloy