Original German WWII DRK Red Cross Officer's Dagger with Excellent Blade and Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Antique Smith & Wessons It was made in BELGIUM

It was made in BELGIUM as indicated on the top strap

though the pull strap underneath is a bit delicate

There is a single rank pip attached onto the shoulder boards

produced by Lauterjung & Sohn PUMA-Werk

Original German WWII DRK Red Cross Officer's Dagger with Excellent Blade and Scabbard - Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Antique Smith & Wessons It was made in BELGIUMOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a very rare German Red Cross (DRK) Officer's Dagger, complete with its nickel plated scabbard. Unlike the more commonly found EM NCO Hewer, these daggers have a double edged spear point blade, which is actually fairly sharp near the tip. These were worn by officer's, and not intended for the utility use of the hewer, so they utilize more standard German WWII Dagger construction, with a tang