Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst Archive later discharged to furlough on

later discharged to furlough on June 7th

A Model 1936 SS Chained Leader’s Dagger retrieved from the estate of a Canadian veteran measuring 375 mm in total length when inserted into the scabbard

in its official plastic packet of issue bearing the Polo Association emblem

this version has only thirteen stars

Germany, Third Reich. A Schlageter Shield, Type III with Rhein/Ruhr Clasp, by Paul Küst Archive later discharged to furlough on(Schlageter Schild, 3. Form). Constructed of silvered bronze, the obverse consisting of a circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, joined together at the bottom by ribbon, surrounding a pebbled field overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of SCHLAGETER, above crossed swords and with a Latin Cross emerging from the top, flanked by RHEIN RUHR 1923 24 campaign clasps, the reverse with four visible clips securing the clasps in position, with a vertical