Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Hessen, by Hermann Konejung Newly Listed Both tabs measure 30 mm

Both tabs measure 30 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) overall

with only fifteen (15) being awarded during WW2

All three feature good patinas

The detour through his hometown presumably means that there is in fact no mission and that Matthiessen is just fleeing back home so as to not be captured by Russian forces

A Heer EM/NCO’s M44 breast eagle

Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Hessen, by Hermann Konejung Newly Listed Both tabs measure 30 mm(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of ALLES FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of