Japanese Empire. A Naval Officer's Dagger, C.1942 Archive the embroidery on the edelweiss

the embroidery on the edelweiss on this piece is exceptional with this being one of the tabs that did not come with the usual numeric designation

the reverse inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Loyal Services in the SS) superimposed on the numeral “4”

MacLaren with a strength of 32 officers and 967 other ranks

four bells attached to the tights on his right leg

Japanese Empire. A Naval Officer's Dagger, C.1942 Archive the embroidery on the edelweissMeasuring 403 mm, with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 227 mm nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, with a sharp edge, blade spine, along with fullers on both sides, with a very sharp tip. The blade exhibits scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, in addition to chips in the sharpened edge and scattered flaking and surface wear throughout, exhibiting a natural shine, the tip having been bent back slightly. It