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Historic Jewish Military Dagger - Shanghai Volunteer Corps (SVC).
Historic Jewish Military Dagger - Shanghai Volunteer Corps (SVC).
Historic Jewish Military Dagger - Shanghai Volunteer Corps (SVC).
Historic Jewish Military Dagger - Shanghai Volunteer Corps (SVC).

Historic Jewish Military Dagger - Shanghai Volunteer Corps (SVC).

$ 105.57

Availability: 66 in stock
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Hong Kong
  • Year: 1933
  • Color: Black
  • Blade Material: Damascus Steel
  • Blade Type: Needle Point
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Condition: Sharp condition with a few scratched on the blade.
  • Blade Length: Over 5in.

    Description

    Dagger belonging to
    Noel S. Jacobs (1898–1977), he was the first and only commander of the Jewish Company of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps (SVC).
    In September 1932, following hostilities with the Japanese, a Jewish platoon became a respected unit of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps. It was commanded by Captain Noel S. Jacobs. The chaplain of the Jewish Company was Reverend Mendel Brown, who was the spiritual leader of the Sephardic community in Shanghai. The platoon expanded on 23 May 1933 to become the all-Jewish Hebrew Company under Jacob’s command. The majority of its members were Russian Jews. The Jewish Company wore on the uniform collar metal Magen David ornaments with the letters "SVC" superimposed. One of their undeclared aims was to acquire military experience for eventual participation in the fight for Jewish independence in Palestine.