A Fine Chained Ss 1936 Leader's Dagger Auction Archive 1st South African Infantry

1st South African Infantry

The superior airmanship and inspiring leadership demonstrated by Captain Mitchell on these many occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the armed forces of the United States

Leicestershire

representing Meister (Senior NCO) held in place by silver gilt pebbled buttons

A Fine Chained Ss 1936 Leader's Dagger Auction Archive 1st South African InfantryA Fine Chained SS 1936 Leader's Dagger Measuring 376 mm in length with the scabbard on, this SS Dagger is engraved "Meine Ehre heit Treue" on the blade, unmarked on the ricasso as per the style on Leader's Daggers. The blade has beautiful crossgraining, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks, with semi sharp edges and a dull tip, exhibiting surface wear, the blade measuring 220 mm in length and rating very fine. Nickel plated crossguard butting