Original German WWII SA Dagger by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie with Scabbard & Hanger Clip - RZM M7/42 MG 15 It does appear to bear

It does appear to bear a Richard Rinker contractor number 279 on the top

Stationed at Pendleton Field

which lent itself very easily to the collecting market

It was instituted by Queen Victoria to replace the Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (1830)

Based on the common and effective Type 51 canteen that was then in use with the People's Liberation Army

Original German WWII SA Dagger by Weyersberg Kirschbaum & Cie with Scabbard & Hanger Clip - RZM M7/42 MG 15 It does appear to bearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This excellent condition mid war period produced SA Dagger has nickel plated fittings throughout. The crossguards and tang nut are nickel plated zinc alloy, and have almost all of their plating intact, something we rarely see. Even the areas against the wood have not oxidized, which is quite rare. Only the steel tang nut has plating loss and oxidation. The grip is a fine product having a fine reddish colored mahogany