Germany, Drk. A Leader’s Dagger, With Hanger Auction Archive typical Dachau manufactured example

typical Dachau manufactured example

It has four degrees: Chief Commander

above an inscription which has been rendered illegible

he was sent to the Voluntary Aid Detachment at Ashford to recuperate on September 15th

made by BENDONE NEW YORK

Germany, Drk. A Leader’s Dagger, With Hanger Auction Archive typical Dachau manufactured example(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Fhrerdolch). A well preserved Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross DRK) Leaders Dagger, measuring 38 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. Fully unmarked, the blade sits securely within a nickel plated alloy crossguard which has double sided oval medallions, with the obverse bearing a raised DRK insignia in the form of