Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Hessen, by Hermann Konejung Newly Listed The detour through his hometown

The detour through his hometown presumably means that there is in fact no mission and that Matthiessen is just fleeing back home so as to not be captured by Russian forces

suspension shows signs of being repaired at ball/wreath suspension

with only fifteen (15) being awarded during WW2

Both tabs measure 30 mm (w) x 66 mm (l) overall

worn on a military ribbon with single bar denoting additional conferral

Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, SA-Gruppe Hessen, by Hermann Konejung Newly Listed The detour through his hometown(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. 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 mark of