this dagger features a 252 mm nickel-plated steel blade
before being discharged to Base Details on January 25
Iron Cross First Class 1939 – # 4 - Iron core
He was drafted under the Military Service Act of 1917
a rarely encountered aluminum version
Czechoslovakia, Republic. Two Awards United Republic of this dagger features a 252A Czechoslovakian Heavy Machine Gunner's Proficiency Badge, two piece construction, bronze gilt insignia affixed to a bronze gilt base, 45 mm x 46 mm, Czech coat of arms mark on the reverse, very light contact, extremely fine; and a one silver Czechoslovakian army badge bearing a helmet, oak leaves and the coat of arms, on a vertical pinback measuring at 28mm (w) x 37mm (h). Both in extremely fine condition.