Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, Transitional Example, by Lauterjung & Co. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic signed by 2nd Lieutenant Merritt

signed by 2nd Lieutenant Merritt N

with the body constructed of maroon-coloured felt “fez”

saddle-bag type pockets also with straight-edged button-down flaps

reverse with a two line inscription in Japanese stating "China Incident Dying for One's Country Badge

Germany, SA. A Model 1933 Service Dagger, Transitional Example, by Lauterjung & Co. Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic signed by 2nd Lieutenant Merritt(Sturmabteilung Dienstdolch M33). A well preserved Sturmabteilung (SA) Model 1933 Service Dagger, measuring 37 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 22. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip and edges. The obverse bears an acid etched inscription of ALLES FR DEUTSCHLAND (EVERYTHING FOR GERMANY) in Fraktur script. A transitional makers mark is visible on the