I’m asking for assistance in finding information regarding a personalized Heer officer dagger I acquired a few years ago. I’ve known where the item was and the veteran who brought it back for over 30 years and so I’m comfortable that no one has altered it since the war ended in 1945.
As can be seen from the crossguard inscription the dagger was the property of F. W. Mewes who must have served in the Heer from at least 1939 until 1943. Why 1943? Possibly the dagger was presented in to Mewes in 1943? Or, possibly he was wounded and released from service in 1943? The dagger reflects a prewar level of quality and workmanship, which would agree with the 1939 date.
http://members.aol.com./texasuberall...crossguard.jpg
The pommel of the dagger includes a triangular crest that would be helpful in narrowing down who Mewes was (is?). The top ½ of the crest incorporates what looks to be a horn or possibly a trumpet in the form of a horn. The bottom ½ of the crest includes a field with three ‘stars”.
http://members.aol.com./texasuberalles/mewespommel.jpg
Any assistance in determining the service record of this individual and his eventual fate would be appreciated. Relics of this sort can really ‘come alive’ when coupled with this information.
I’ll be posting this request on several ‘like’ forums hoping for success.
As can be seen from the crossguard inscription the dagger was the property of F. W. Mewes who must have served in the Heer from at least 1939 until 1943. Why 1943? Possibly the dagger was presented in to Mewes in 1943? Or, possibly he was wounded and released from service in 1943? The dagger reflects a prewar level of quality and workmanship, which would agree with the 1939 date.
http://members.aol.com./texasuberall...crossguard.jpg
The pommel of the dagger includes a triangular crest that would be helpful in narrowing down who Mewes was (is?). The top ½ of the crest incorporates what looks to be a horn or possibly a trumpet in the form of a horn. The bottom ½ of the crest includes a field with three ‘stars”.
http://members.aol.com./texasuberalles/mewespommel.jpg
Any assistance in determining the service record of this individual and his eventual fate would be appreciated. Relics of this sort can really ‘come alive’ when coupled with this information.
I’ll be posting this request on several ‘like’ forums hoping for success.
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