SOLD - Etched Kriegsmarine Dagger with Hammered Scabbard

Description

3/4/24 - This is a rare variation WW2 Kriegsmarine Officer dagger with a double-etched blade and a rare variation hammered scabbard. The dagger blade is in great overall condition, with acid etching on each side. The etching is distinct and crisp throughout. The only downside to the blade condition is the light pitting near the tip, as shown. Otherwise the blade is in great shape. The base of the blade is maker stamped on one side. Original leather stopper intact. The hand guard and pommel have nice gold-gilded finish throughout with normal high edge wear and surface patina. The original handle has a tightly wound chord spiraled throughout. There are a few mild imperfections and one small area of repair on the handle, as shown. Comes with an original scabbard in the hammered style. The scabbard has no dents but shows signs of cleaning / surface wear throughout. There's also surface wear on the oak leaf engravings on the scabbard bands. A rare variation dagger with honest wear and aging throughout. Priced accordingly.