Original German Pre-WWII Early NSKK Enlisted Man's Dagger by Rare Maker Süddeutsche Messerfabrik - Pre 1935 colts and the number of patent

and the number of patent dates on the cylinder (two or three)

tan cotton with leather and metal fittings

two days later

Prior to the Battle of Normandy

Frenchmen were in the majority

Original German Pre-WWII Early NSKK Enlisted Man's Dagger by Rare Maker Süddeutsche Messerfabrik - Pre 1935 colts and the number of patentOriginal Item: Only One Available: This Early production NSKK EM Dagger is an excellent example, and was made by the rarely seen maker Sddeutsche Messerfabrik GmbH, which operated out of Gefrees in Bayern (Bavaria). The crossguards and other fittings are solid nickel alloy, and in good condition. There are a few small dents in the cross guards, showing they are not plated, and the scabbard fittings are non magnetic, which means they are definitely