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Wow, I rarely get to be the first one to find anything straight from the vet's family, so this was an exciting find for me. I really love the been there, unmessed with look of this dagger.
Ross has found all the numbers for SS men 129 850 thru 129 859, but not this one yet. I think there's hope it will turn up. Enjoy the pics, John

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grin Just the way that I like them! Congratulations, Sir!

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Great find John!
It's always nice to find stuff this way,
I like it!

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is a good ss daggers!!! compliments

greeting trussa

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Well done John!

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Now thats a dagger! You have to love that patina!


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Untouched and dirty,,, absolutely beautiful!! Nice catch. Regards larry


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Sweet! Neat example!

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Wow! Untouched for all these years. It looks great! Congratulations!

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Great dagger! Thats the way i like them, untouched!

Greetings Rieny

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Absolutely beautiful!!! Very nice.

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Thanks Guys. I'm hoping Ross will have some luck with his research on the number. I'm working on a letter from the family:

"they belonged to his father, Al, who was in the medical corps, attached to the fourth auxiliary surgical group, and was awarded the bronze star medal for heroism. From what I've heard, Al was quite an exemplary man, highly regarded, had the mind of a medical dictionary, and always went above and beyond the call of duty, but sadly passed away some years back"


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very nice dagger...perfect....cheers, Ryan

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That is a great find, John, congratulations!

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Great looking piece. Grats

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Beautiful dagger Congratulations love the un-cleaned stuff


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