Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger, Canadian Veterans War Souvenir Buy Now enamel chipping on the leaves

enamel chipping on the leaves and repair evident on the white arms

but with some of the original silver wash worn off due to age

For capable leadership of his platoon

the DFM with a push pin attachment

published during the advent of 1942

Germany, Ss. A Model 1936 Chained Leader’s Dagger, Canadian Veterans War Souvenir Buy Now enamel chipping on the leaves(SS Ehrendolch). A Model 1936 SS Chained Leaders Dagger retrieved from the estate of a Canadian veteran measuring 375 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. The obverse bears an acid etched inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script. It sits securely within a nickel plated upper crossguard, marked with eight notches