Germany, HJ. A Leader’s Dagger, with Hanger, by Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive entitled to the 1866 clasp

entitled to the 1866 clasp

marked "V-21" (Vanguard) on the reverse

Footnote: The coronation of King Haakon VII and Queen Maud took place in Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim

during which time his rank was reverted

Carved in stone above the central arch are the words "TO THE ARMIES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE WHO STOOD HERE FROM 1914 TO 1918 AND TO THOSE OF THEIR DEAD WHO HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE

Germany, HJ. A Leader’s Dagger, with Hanger, by Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive entitled to the 1866 clasp(HJ Fhrerdolch). An HJ Leaders Dagger, measuring 35 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 23. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the edges and tip, and with some of its original crossgrain still visible. Acid etched onto the obverse is an inscription of BLUT UND EHRE! (BLOOD AND HONOUR!) in Latin script, while the reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of ORIGINAL