Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Auction Archive which could not be completed

which could not be completed because of impassible weather

stamped "DAC 1940 VII" at one end and "DAC 1942 VII" at the other

Austrian NSDAP Badge - Early Austrian Nazi Party badge 1933-34

and retaining reverse black paper liners

with Hourie later being transferred to the 43rd Infantry Battalion "Cameron Highlanders of Canada"

Germany, SS. A Rare Model 1933 Service Dagger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Auction Archive which could not be completed(SS Dienstdolch M33). An extremely 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 both 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 of GOTTLIEB