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[Grade] NM- [Item #] DC182 [Description] 
Kriegsmarine Dagger by WKC. This is an exquisite textbook mid period Navy Dagger with a few options that were extra cost items. The consignor purchased this piece from the estate of deceased WWII Veteran Sheldon Campbell. The Pommel and cross guard still retain 98% of the original gold finish with outstanding crisp detail. The only visible wear is found on the eagle's outer wing where a beautiful mild plum patina has formed. The trolon (aka celluloid) grip is magnificent with a burnt-orange patina and a perfect double gold wire wrap which retains all of it's finish, the correct gauge wire for a WKC dagger. The grip has a tiny chip at the top where the wire starts, a couple of short hair line cracks on either side, and a few minor chips on the back, the color below has darkened significantly indicating that they have been there for a very long time. Over all the grip is still in excellent condition and a real beauty. The mid period WKC leather washer is still intact although shrunken, making the spring release button stiff in it's action, typical of an authentic, un-altered veteran found Navy dagger that hasn't been restored. The lightening bolt style scabbard retains 98% of it's rich gold finish with a superb deeply aged patina that just can't be duplicated by the fakers. An added cost extra to the scabbard can be seen on the mid period production high off the surface fittings with straight sides. There are little oak leaves carved into the fittings at the rings, quite rare for a WKC, 99% of them were just standard daggers with no extra embellishments. Overall the scabbard is near mint with mild wear on the backside and again that same mild plum patina as seen on the dagger fittings. The double etched blade is just shy of mint. The tip has a very minor bend/twist that is barely noticeable but we felt we should mention it. The consignor could have fixed it, but felt it was best to leave it this way since this was the condition it was in when he received it. The burnishing in the etched panels is still 99% with very crisp detail, and the nickel plating is retains a perfect mirror finish. Over all a rare and untouched treasure in awesome condition coming from the consignor who purchased it directly from the vet who brought it home.
Third Reich Depot, military collectables, World War II, Nazi Germany
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