World War II German Army Officer Dagger with Deluxe HangersHaving unmarked 10.25-inch / 27-cm drop forged steel and nickel plated blade retaining strong cross-grain pattern throughout, cast alloy fittings including guard retaining buffer pad, 'Generic Type A' variation of Wehrmacht eagle clutching wreath on obverse, oak leaf ferrule '12 leaf' pommel, white / ivory tone molded celluloid grip with angled grooves, magnetic metal double throat screw variation scabbard with dual suspension rings secured by oak leaf bands, attached 'deluxe M1935 'Heer' spring clip hangers, all correct components with reverse of each clip and obverse of top buckle, all marked 'D.R.G.M.'; COA from HistoryHunter including unconditional, transferable lifetime guarantee
Provenance: ex Craig Gottleib of HistoryHunter.com CGM ACO19686 7/25/2014
Property from: a Woodstock, Illinois estate
Length: 15 5/8 inches (including scabbard)
Category: Military & Weapons > World War II
Estimated Sale Time: 2:30 pm CST
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Leonard Auction Shipping QuoteSales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%), Wisconsin (5.5%)
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Depth: 15.62
Depth: 15.62
Condition
Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, blade rated 'mint' in COA, no scratches or blemishes, retaining over 99-percent of original factory finish, crossgraining visible across obverse and reverse blade flats and edge portions, wear to cast alloy fittings mainly in the form of finish loss associated with age only, no clear signs of actual damage, aside from missing a throat screw on edge opposite rings, guard having slight movement which may be curtailed by tightening pommel, ferrule appears to have different finish variation than other fittings, retaining bright polish, matching motif and original to dagger, consistent with late-war manufacturing, finish loss most prevalent on faces of metal components / fittings, scabbard and oaks band, revealing bronze tone base metal on lower band, possible minor scuff and scratches throughout, grip free of any cracks and having only minor surface wear, hanger clips retaining strong spring pressure and both fully functional, hangers free of any rips or notable fraying with wear appearing only as finish loss to metal; Disclaimers: dagger has not been disassembled