Original German WWII Miniature Salesman's Sample Army Heer Officer Dagger with Nickel Plated Blade U.S. Field Gear The guard is also definitely

The guard is also definitely bent and somewhat deformed

Glen Clarey

this helmet dates to around 1982

Most of the casualties were suffered by Cannon Company

mostly the "loops" that are farther away from the blade center

Original German WWII Miniature Salesman's Sample Army Heer Officer Dagger with Nickel Plated Blade U.S. Field Gear The guard is also definitelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a "Miniature" Heer Army Officer dagger, which have been observed from several different makers. This example is not marked on the blade, as with others we have seen before, and the blade is also nickel plated, which would help keep it looking shiny after it was handled by prospective customers. Often referred to as "salesman samples", there is definitely debate over the purpose of these