Dagger

Object number2015.4.4 a,b

Date1936-1945

MediumSteel, ebony wood, nickel plating, aluminum, enamel

Credit LineTransfer from the Carnegie Museum of Natural History

DescriptionDagger with ebony wood grip and black metal scabbard with chain hanger.Dimensions(a) 9.625" L, 2" W, 0.50" D
(b) 9.75" L, 2" W, 0.625" D
Inscriptions(a) "Meine Ehre heiβt Treue" is engraved on the blade of the dagger and translates as "My honour is called loyalty."
MarksCarnegie number 23589/4 written in black on handguard of (a) and back top of (b).
Historical NotesThis German Schutzstaffel (SS) dagger was brought back from Europe after WWII by James L. Swauger. James L. Swauger was a western Pennsylvania native who worked at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History before being drafted into the army during World War II. He served with the 796th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Automatic Weapons Battalion and earned the rank of captain by war's end. After the war, Swauger returned to the Carnegie Museum until his retirement.

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