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[Grade] E++ [Item #] D263 [Description] 
Early NSKK Dagger by Hammesfahr Cie of Solingen (rarely seen diver logo). This is a beautiful example Hammesfahr's pre RZM (pre October 1934) model dagger with nickel fittings and an "S" (Schlesien) district stamp on the reverse of the lower cross guard. The blade is in near mint- condition with no damage or wear other than typical runner marks and some very minor surface scratches from being handled. All of the cross graining is clearly visible, and the "Alles F�r Deutschland" (All for Germany) motto is still crisp with all of the frosting intact. The Hammesfahr logo is just as crisp featuring a laid out diver inside a curved rectangular box with "HAMMESFAHR CIE." across the top and the factory's location in "SOLINGEN" Germany across the bottom. The cherry(?) grip is in near mint condition with a few shallow dents on the reverse, a beautiful nickel eagle, and a slightly worn SA button. Unfortunately there's a small chip in the enamel on the right side, but the base metal has developed a wonderful golden patina so it's beautiful despite this tiny flaw. The black scabbard appears to have been repainted by the factory or perhaps it's owner. It was common for SA scabbards to be repainted black to suit the needs of the NSKK. The shell is still straight and rust free, but there are a couple dents on the left side and the ball is slightly flattened with multiple dings through out the surface of the lower fitting. The upper fitting is in excellent condition with some minor scratches, but the suspension ring has been reattached with a lead solder and one of the throat screws is missing.
Third Reich Depot, military collectables, World War II, Nazi Germany
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