Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Shrine Foundation Medal Auction A well-preserved Model 1933 Sturmabteilung

A well-preserved Model 1933 Sturmabteilung (SA) dagger

the interior with a white rayon lid liner and red felt medal bed

consisting of a stylized silver aluminum wire and red threaded acorn

small chips near handle and loss of green glaze

Many of the soldiers who trained at Camp Hughes were later involved in the infamous Battle of Vimy Ridge in France on April 9

Japan, Occupied Manchukuo. A National Shrine Foundation Medal Auction A well-preserved Model 1933 SturmabteilungInstituted in 1940. In silvered bronze, measuring 30. 5 mm in diameter, edge nicks, scattered silvering wear, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, yellow dimpled exterior, silvered characters on the lid, pressed board recessed medal bed, accompanied by an additional shortened ribbon, light scuffing on the exterior, case better than very fine. Footnote: In 1935, the Special Service Bureau of the