Germany, Heer. A Heer Officer’s Dagger United Republic of and Military Order of Calatrava:

and Military Order of Calatrava: silver gilt and red enamels

the reverse with a centre inscribed “Für Treue Dienste in der Polizei” (For Loyal Services in the Police)

with an ornately detailed silver gilt Trophy of Arms for suspension

The garrison was strengthened and prepared for a long siege

Germany, Heer. A Heer Officer’s Dagger United Republic of and Military Order of Calatrava:(Heer Offizierdolch). Heer officers dagger measuring 400 mm in length when inserted into the scabbard, with a 255 mm long nickel plated magnetic metal stiletto style blade. The blade presents plain, with both the tip and edges in a semi sharpened condition. It is set securely into a silvered zink crossguard, the obverse of which consists of a stylized Wehrmacht style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika. A magnetic metal band