Germany, DRK. A Rare Leader’s Dagger, with Knot Hold (HJ Gürtelschnalle mit Leistungsabzeichen)

(HJ Gürtelschnalle mit Leistungsabzeichen)

numbered "2565" and marked "GES

centre in silver gilt with green and blue enamels

documenting the awards of Costa Rica

By January 1918

Germany, DRK. A Rare Leader’s Dagger, with Knot Hold (HJ Gürtelschnalle mit Leistungsabzeichen)(Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Dolch fr Fhrer). A Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (German Red Cross DRK) Leaders Dagger, measuring 38 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to both the edges and tip. Fully unmarked, the blade sits securely within a multi piece hilt, featuring a nickel plated alloy crossguard bearing double sided oval medallion, with the