Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Carl Eickhorn Archive although with caution

although with caution

It was published in 1980 by Ray Riling Arms Books Company

The front of these trousers feature a 26 cm long vertical slit that is secure shut via a series of 6 matching vertically mounted zink buttons

both unmarked and measuring 45 mm (w) x 90 mm (l)

and it is speculated that they were intended to replace the Belgian tri-colour shield of Waffen-SS Walloon volunteers in the late-war period

Germany, SS. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, with Hanger, by Carl Eickhorn Archive although with caution(SS Dienstdolch M33 mit Gehnge). A well preserved SS Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 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, and with some of its original crossgrain still visible. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur