The markings on the hand guard are as follows:
The M1917 differed little from the British original
The 25mm round measures 9⅜” long and the black projectile is loose
The title would have been worn on the left sleeve of the tunic approximately 15cm from the edge of the cuff
This definitely looks to be original to the dagger
Original German WWII Award, Insignia and Belt Buckle Grouping with Sudetenland Medal, Eastern Medal, and More - 25 Items French Awards Medals Badges Insignia The markings on the handOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is a very nice collection of German WWII Insignia, Awards, a belt buckle, stickpins, and other items, which were brought back from the European theater by a USGI after the war was concluded. Many solders traded these on the way back, and would end up with a pocket full of various different collectible items, and this set represents the typical "haul" one might have come back with. It includes nice variety