Germany, SS. A Model 1936 Chained Service Dagger, by Gebrüder Christians consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with reverse inscription translating to

with reverse inscription translating to “Order of Merit Decoration''

its talons gripping a fasces

Mills of the CEF later obtained the officer rank of Lt

reverse depicting engraved typical of time period Spanish eagle

with Gold and enameled center

Germany, SS. A Model 1936 Chained Service Dagger, by Gebrüder Christians consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with reverse inscription translating to(SS Dienstdolch M36). A very well preserved SS Model 1936 Chained 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 both the tip and edges. 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 is marked with a