An Army (Heer) Officer's Dagger Auction Archive maker marked "SIMSON & Co

maker marked "SIMSON & Co SUHL" on the ricasso

who was born in Liverpool in July 1908

In his file in Ottawa

quality material and construction being produced of a very heavy solid material with silver finish

" It was recommended that he be declared Class "E" (Unfit) and discharged as such

An Army (Heer) Officer's Dagger Auction Archive maker marked "SIMSON & CoAn Army (Heer) Officer's Dagger Measuring 395 mm, with the scabbard on, this dagger features a 260 mm nickel plated steel blade, with unsharpened edges, remaining bright and crisp, and having a semi sharp tip. The blade's reverse ricasso is un marked. It retains its crossgraining, with faint scratches overall, common to extraction and return to the scabbard, and a natural shine, rating near extremely fine. The thick reddish brown leather washer at the