Thanks guys I was quite happy. The Italy connection doesn�t match but that was just word of mouth by the dealer that the veteran spent some time in Sicily. Likely he picked up the dagger during the occupation or another campaign. Funny thing is the dealer (who got it from the family) that originally sold the dagger made no mention at all about the engraving on the back of the crossguard he is not a dealer that generally deals in German material just happened to pick this up.


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