Germany, Heer. A Rare Officer’s Etched Blade Dagger With Hanger, By Emil Voos Newly Listed designed in the shape of

designed in the shape of a shield

served as Chief Archivist for Canada in Europe (1905-1938) and published a number of books on the history of New France

which may be bestowed either on an individual or on a whole unit

203 mm (w) x 266 mm (h)

wide straps (similar in width and appearance to old Russian style shoulder straps)

Germany, Heer. A Rare Officer’s Etched Blade Dagger With Hanger, By Emil Voos Newly Listed designed in the shape of(Heer Offiziersdolch mit Anhnger). A rare and extremely well preserved Heer Officers dagger, measuring 400 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 265 mm long polished magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Both sides of the blade bear intricate, detailed, acid etched arabesque designs, with the obverse also featuring a central Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, itself set above oak leaves.