Germany, Ss. A Ss Mess Hall Butter Knife United Republic of the production of matches was

the production of matches was extremely dangerous due to use of white phosphorous in the production process

the scabbard measuring 219 mm in length

with a barrel hinge and vertical pinback meeting a flat wire catch

A pair of Civil Service Faithful Service Crosses

Germany, Ss. A Ss Mess Hall Butter Knife United Republic of the production of matches was(SS Buttermesser). Constructed of magnetic steel, the obverse plain with a curved and tapering handle and non serrated blade, the reverse stamped with a mark of SS REICH, a makers mark of ORIGINAL OLYMPIA circumscribing the firms stadium logo, and an inscription of OXYDEX ROSTFREI indicating stainless steel construction, measuring 24 mm (w) x 245 mm (l), in extremely fine condition.