typical Klein & Quenzer cross
Early Model SS Dagger by Gottlieb Hammesfahr - The blade of this dagger exhibits minor surface pitting
measuring 125 mm (w) x 160 mm (h) x 31 mm (d)
The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is dyed black
Thailand, Kingdom. A Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, I. Class Star, c. 1945 Auction Archive typical Klein & Quenzer cross(Khrueang Ratcha itsariyaphon An Pen Thi Choetchu Ying Chang Phueak). Instituted in late 1861. (c. 1945 issue). Constructed of silver, featuring a starburst pattern with a central leftward facing white enameled elephant, surrounded by a faceted ring, and a ring of alternating red and green petals, the reverse plain, with a tall barrel hinge, broad vertical pinback, and rightward opening catch (bent out of shape; not allowing the pinback to open),