Dagger
Extent and Medium
overall: Height: 14.490 inches (36.805 cm) | Width: 3.110 inches (7.899 cm) | Depth: 0.870 inches (2.21 cm)
Archival History
The dagger was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1991 by Virginia Longest.
Acquisition
United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Virginia Longest
Scope and Content
Acquired by Virginia Longest, 1945, Germany.
Conditions Governing Access
No restrictions on access
Conditions Governing Reproduction
No restrictions on use
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
S.A. dagger and sheath; Dagger has a wooden handle inlaid with metal Nazi eagle carrying a wreath with swastika. On the blade engraved, "Alles Für Deutschland." Sheath appears to be polished wood with silver colored collar and tip. Ring in collar attached to a ring holding a leather strap.
Genre
- Object
- Weapons
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