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[Grade] M- [Item #] DC247 [Description] 
Damascus Wehrmacht Officer's Dress Dagger with Genuine Ivory Grip. This is with out any doubt the finest piece of damast steel ever offered at the Third Reich Depot...or and other dealership for that matter. In fact, the consignor proclaims this to be by far the best dagger of it's type yet to surface. Other than some natural age patina and very minor wear to the accoutrements...which we expect to see, this beauty is as close as you can get to STONE COLD MINT. It's in "untouched" condition having never been cleaned or tampered with, purchased with the original accoutrements in Raliegh NC from the estate of former US Army Officer George Smith. Complete with the original near mint hangers, and portepee, this beauty features heavily plated silver type 2 Eickhorn fittings with hand enhancements and a consistent age patina from the top of the pommel cap to the scabbard chape. The grip is mint- with the correct ivory grip profile, and carved from the most incredible piece of ivory I've ever seen. Unfortunately my scans don't do it justice so you'll just have to believe me when I tell you it has plenty of color and intense graining with no age cracks or damage...guaranteed! The blade is stone cold mint and a sight to behold in it's self. An absolute masterpiece of German craftsmanship, it's never been cleaned, re-dipped, or tampered with in any way. In fact, it still reeks of German cosmoline, a product that hasn't been made in Germany since the 1940's. The pre 1945 wield damast is the exact same pattern as those pictured in Wittmann's Army and Luftwaffe reference guides. The early tapered tang is stamped "DAMAST" on the obverse and "CW 1" on the reverse. Both markings are a little faint having been slightly ground off during fitting to the grip and cross guard. The consignor has given me a little room to negotiate price on this piece so I'll consider authentic items as a partial trade to cover my commission, and I'll discuss what I feel are reasonable offers and or trades with the consignor.
Third Reich Depot, military collectables, World War II, Nazi Germany
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