Original German WWII Early NSKK Dagger by Robert Herder with Black Scabbard and Rare Assmann Vertical Hanger 81mm Mortar Returning to the Third Fleet

Returning to the Third Fleet and being re-designated Task Group 38

The "New Safety" upgrades included a locking lug and firing pin system that prevented discharge until the bolt was locked in place

It has a great lightly worn look and shows no signs of having been "messed with"

Navy on Feb

The ships sailed from Trondheim on 2 July for the first stage of the operation

Original German WWII Early NSKK Dagger by Robert Herder with Black Scabbard and Rare Assmann Vertical Hanger 81mm Mortar Returning to the Third FleetOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original early production German WWII NSKK service dagger manufactured by Robert Herder of Solingen. It is accompanied by a black painted steel scabbard and a rare vertical leather hanger fitted with an F. W. Assmann & Shne marked clip. The dagger retains desirable early solid nickel silver fittings, a Westmark group marking, and visible original factory crossgrain on the blade. The maker Robert Herder is