Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked twice by Imperial Austrian

hallmarked twice by Imperial Austrian hallmark denoting silver fineness of

A Schinkel Iron Cross Second Class 1939  - Magnetic

January 17

This could mean that he was demobilzed

one tab exhibiting wear in one corner on the forest green base

Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger certificate_of_authenticity hallmarked twice by Imperial Austrian(SS Ehrendolch). A Model 1936 SS chained leaders dagger, measuring 375 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard. The dagger features a 220 mm long magnetic metal blade with a sharpened tip and semi sharpened edges, the obverse of which bears an acid etched inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY). The blade sits flush with the nickel plated upper crossguard, itself marked with eight notches, with four each on the top and bottom.