Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Nordsee, by Friedrich Plücker Jr. visually-hidden Kathen was promoted to Hauptmann

Kathen was promoted to Hauptmann (Captain) in 1888 and became the commander of the 3rd Guard Regiment on Foot

horizontal pinbacck

small tears evident around the "D" and near the anchor at the left end

circumscribed by the inscription “Für Ausgezeichnete Leistungen im Technischen Dienst der Luftwaffe” (For Outstanding Merit in the Service of the Luftwaffe)

49th Loyal Edmonton Regiment (green lettering and black border screen-printed on khaki canvas

Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Nordsee, by Friedrich Plücker Jr. visually-hidden Kathen was promoted to Hauptmann(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A well preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 36. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade retaining factory original sharpening to both the tip and edges. 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