Germany. A Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger By W. Kirschbaum & Cie Ag Of Solingen GTRexclude Knight’s grade was issued to

Knight’s grade was issued to junior Officers while higher grades were generally awarded to the Austrian (and later Austro-Hungarian) Officers of noble birth or high ranking military leaders

4mm x 36mm

1944: "Dear Lieutenant Pearce

Grand Officer Breast Star - Three-piece construction

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Germany. A Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger By W. Kirschbaum & Cie Ag Of Solingen GTRexclude Knight’s grade was issued toAn example of a third reich period German Kriegsmarine dagger, measuring 414 mm with its scabbard on, with a 245 mm nickel plated magnetic steel blade, with dull edges and having a sharp tip. The blades reverse ricasso is marked with the maker mark of Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie AG of Solingen, depicting overall surface wear, as well as runner marks on the blade common to extraction and return to the scabbard, but with the original etching on the