Original WWII German Kreigsmarine (Navy) Officer’s 2nd Model Dagger By Paul Weyersberg Certified

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Original WWII German Kreigsmarine (Navy) Officer’s 2nd Model Dagger By Paul Weyersberg Certified. 2nd Model Naval Dagger is a classic Paul Weyersberg piece; we don’t often seen Naval pieces from this firm, so it should be desirable to those of you of there that collect “makers”. The pommel and crossguard are made of fine brass. Both show some wear but overall remain in nice 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 tiny 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 show only minor 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-putton release is the style that is drilled into the crossguard, rather than the notched type. The double etched blade remains mostly bright, with some minor age but nothing too bad. The tip 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 Weyersberg piece, with some minor 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! OUTSTANDING EXAMPLE!