Summer 2025 Auction Preview (#1311773)

Another 99% example, most definitely acquired by a veteran at a factory or distributor store, or the drawer of some martyred SA Mann, and most likely never worn.  Exterior fittings are solid nickel, with an even patina.  Screws to scabbard, pommel nut, grip, and scabbard ball are perfect.  Scabbard has 100% brown finish with 99% of factory lacquer covering.  Eagle and grip rune are perfectly inset.  The veteran's initials "JHT" are nicely engraved on the obverse of the grip wood, and very lightly on the reverse of the scabbard.  Blade grades 98% with just the slightest signs of age, but no polishing and 100% cross-grain.  This dagger begs for a paper merchandising bag!  One of the best I have seen.