Germany, Sa. A Mint & Unissued Model 1933 Sa Dagger Handle Grip Auction paper backer with inscription in

paper backer with inscription in blue ink has separated from the medal

Footnote: The Order of Merit was originally instituted by the Chilean government as the Merit Medal in 1906

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Puttkamer fought with paramilitary units in the eastern German regions

Germany, Sa. A Mint & Unissued Model 1933 Sa Dagger Handle Grip Auction paper backer with inscription in(Griff fr SA Dolch). Constructed of polished dark brown wood, featuring a curvature countered for a comfortable grip, the obverse inset with a silvered Sturmabteilung (SA) style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, measuring 15 mm (w) x 10 mm (h), also inset with a partially silvered SA insignia measuring 9 mm in diameter, with each end perforated for the insertion of a tang and pommel nut, retaining a fully intact