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Dagger

Object | Accession Number: 1991.235.40 a-b
1991.235.40_a front Dagger Click to enlarge 1991.235.40_a-b open Dagger Click to enlarge 1991.235.40_b front Dagger Click to enlarge

Acquired by Virginia Longest, 1945, Germany.

Date
1945  (found)
Classification
Weapons
Category
Daggers and swords (edged weapons)
Object Type
Daggers (lcsh)
Credit Line
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Virginia Longest
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About This Object

Physical Description
S.A. dagger and sheath; Dagger has a wooden handle inlaid with metal Nazi eagle carrying a wreath with swastika. On the blade engraved, "Alles Für Deutschland." Sheath appears to be polished wood with silver colored collar and tip. Ring in collar attached to a ring holding a leather strap.
Dimensions
overall : 14.490 x 3.110 x 0.870 in. (36.805 x 7.899 x 2.21 cm.)
Materials
overall : metal, wood, leather

Administrative History

Legal Status
Permanent Collection
Provenance
The dagger was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1991 by Virginia Longest.

Rights and Restrictions

Conditions on Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions on Use
No restrictions on use
 
Record last modified: 2018-01-11 14:25:52
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