Original German Early WWII SA Dagger by Gebrüder Christians of Solingen with Belt Hanger Technical Books The Berthier design was introduced

The Berthier design was introduced as a replacement for the various aging Mle 1874 Gras single-shot carbines - still standard for French cavalry

The hilt is Silver plated over a base metal but might just be solid silver as it is somewhat tarnished

EM/NCO ranks visor caps utilized the appropriate waffenfarbe

and 3 miles over water

Hicks and crew flew one more mission in December and three in January before their last on January 17th

Original German Early WWII SA Dagger by Gebrüder Christians of Solingen with Belt Hanger Technical Books The Berthier design was introducedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice early pattern SA Dagger, made by firm of Gebrder Christians in the legendary blade making city of Solingen, Germany. It comes comes compete with the original scabbard, as well as a leather belt hanger clip. The dagger has solid nickel silver fittings throughout, and is a nice example. The crossguards and tang nut are in very good condition throughout with all fittings having a nice aged patina.