Original German WWII Model 1933 Early SS Dagger by Gottlieb Hammesfahr The Pacific on HBO adapted from the Czechoslovakian MG

adapted from the Czechoslovakian MG 37

At this time they were 3 types of shashkas

The lower hand guard is of the SMLE Mk I design

The flash eliminator and the folding handle (the grip) of the Mk I was eliminated

Recently acquired in England from a large maritime collection this is a typical massive block (pulley wheel) assembly for a Man-o-War of circa 1800

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