A Chinese Republic Naval Officer's Dagger 1927-1948 Auction 1940 (SS Stammkompanie Norwegen was

1940 (SS Stammkompanie Norwegen was presumably headquartered in Oranienburg)

A mint and very fine quality Iron Cross 1939 Second Class

Footnote: William Charles Hawkings was born in Wellington

on incorrect Victory Medal ribbon as worn by the veteran

including Ingram

A Chinese Republic Naval Officer's Dagger 1927-1948 Auction 1940 (SS Stammkompanie Norwegen wasMeasuring 402 mm in length with the scabbard on, nickel plated steel blade, magnetic, fuller in the middle of the blade on both sides, with dull edges and having a sharp tip, exhibiting the usual in and out runner marks and scattered surface wear, the blade measuring 272 mm in length, rating near very fine, the dagger itself measuring 397 mm. Brass crossguard and ferrule, the wooden handle in faux tortoise shell and wrapped in eight rows of twisted