Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold suspended from a period original

suspended from a period original tri-fold ribbon featuring crossed Swords

dated to Munich in January 1917

the reverse presents a black wool tongue

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

Longman was one of French's students and the first woman sculptor to be elected a full member of the National Academy of Design in 1919

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Gottlieb Hammesfahr Hold suspended from a period original(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