Germany, Ss. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, By J.a. Schmidt & Söhne consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Bruns was promoted to Major

Bruns was promoted to Major

L-10 remained in England until sailing for the United States on 3 January 1919

Footnote: The Cross was instituted by order of the State Council (Rada Państwa) on March 14

The original case of issue is constructed of a red leatherette exterior with a carton core

Germany, Ss. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, By J.a. Schmidt & Söhne consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Bruns was promoted to Major(SS Dienstdolch M33). 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 dagger with a sharpened tip and lower edge. Acid etched onto the obverse of the blade is an inscription of MEINE EHRE HEIT TREUE (MY HONOUR IS LOYALTY) in Fraktur script. The reverse ricasso bears a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) insignia, situated about a maker code of