Original WWII German Kreigsmarine (Navy) Officer’s 2nd Model Dagger By E & F Horster Certified

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Original WWII German Kreigsmarine (Navy) Officer’s 2nd Model Dagger By E & F Horster Certified. 2nd Model Naval Dagger is a classic Horster piece; The pommel and crossguard are made of fine brass. Both show some wear but overall remain in good but used condition. All of the checkering on the breast of the bird is crisp, as does the raised swastika and wreath of oak leaves. The crossguard features the usual fouled anchors on each side and acanthus leaves on the quillon arms. The guard arms end in buttons with large nipples in the center. The grip is off-white which almost looks like ivory, being nicely toned. Other than a few hairline cracks it’s nice, tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. This wire has trapped years of residue between the wire and the surface of the grip. The scabbard is straight throughout. It does show signs of wear but nothing objectionable. It features the standard lightning bolt pattern engraving, along with the usual palmettes, ermine feet, and acanthus leaves. The carrying bands are raised out components featuring overlapping oak leaves. This bands shows wear. The eyelets are the triple serrated type show minor surface wear as well. The throat is retained by a pair of flat head brass side screws.  The bush-button release is fully functioning The double etched blade remains somewhat bright, with some minor age but nothing too bad. It does have a bit of toning (see photos). The original etch also shows some wear but mostly it can be seen with a little close study. It is a standard fouled anchor etch. The reverse ricasso is etched with the Weyersberg Sword & Wheat Stalks trademark, and the original brown leather blade washer is in position. A textbook piece, with some period wear but still in collectible condition. Nice period used Navy dagger  captured by a U.S. Veteran   and brought home as a war trophy. Nice used example showing the expected age and wear. 100% Guaranteed to be authentic Brought home by a solider as a trophy of war. A very desirable   an outstanding   example. Don’t miss this one! Complete museum documentation (COA) Provided. Certified by The Gettysburg Museum of History. The Gettysburg Museum of History does not support or condone Adolf Hitler or the Nazi Party and is only offering this as a historic relic. Please see our other items.    Also note when browsing our web site there are several pages of items, at the bottom of the list look for other page numbers. RARE Maker!  Don’t miss it! NICE VETERAN BRING BACK  EXAMPLE!