Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold in turn fastening closed with

in turn fastening closed with a retractable clip

He was Minister of National Defence from 1957 to 1960 under Prime Minister John Diefenbaker

the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M/183”

A Purple Heart Miniature

the reverse presents a black wool tongue

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold in turn fastening closed with(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