Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger Archive total length 47cm (or 19

total length 47cm (or 19 inches)

the Casualty List published in the Indiana (Pennsylvania) Gazette of October 21

moderate mothing evident on the obverse

5 mm (w) x 78 mm (h - inclusive of ornate suspension)

The order was later revived and reformed on September 7

Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger Archive total length 47cm (or 19(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.