A Rare National Political Educational Institute Chained Leader's Dagger By Karl Burgsmuller Auction 1944signed by Oberstleutnant

1944signed by Oberstleutnant

topped by the Edwardian crown

missing one of two screwbacks)

KRIEGS" above the insignia and printed 6+4 Reichspfennig stamp

A Rare National Political Educational Institute Chained Leader's Dagger By Karl Burgsmuller Auction 1944signed by OberstleutnantWith KARL BURGSMULLER in an arch above BERLIN etched on the blade; crossguards are nickel silver, exhibiting very minor surface wear; wooden grip is light brown colored, without chipping or cracks, minor contact exhibiting moderate wear; blade is in excellent condition, with usual runner marks, otherwise near mint, untouched; blade has deeply etched motto, Mehr sein als scheinen. (Be More Than You Appear to Be); Steel scabbard is straight and without