United States. A Grand Army Of The Republic (Gar) Membership Badge Hold The dagger has early nickel

The dagger has early nickel silver hilt and scabbard fittings

They were made up of SS members that owned their own cars or motorbikes

Promoted to lieutenant on May 16

measuring 79 mm x 70 mm

consisting of a base and an attachable plate

United States. A Grand Army Of The Republic (Gar) Membership Badge Hold The dagger has early nickelIn bronze, numbered "R980" on the edge of the arm at 3 o'clock, measuring 44. 7 mm (w) x 42. 5 mm (h), on its American flag style ribbon, suspended from its eagle and crossed cannons over ten cannonballs suspension with pinback, spotting, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a fraternal organization composed of veterans of the Union Army (United States Army), Union Navy (U. S. Navy), Marines and the U. S. Revenue