THIRD REICH DIPLOMATIC OFFICIALS DAGGER BY ALCOSO WITH STRAPS AND KNOT.

This beautiful example is in near mint condition, this dagger has never been cleaned and has a fantastic black age patina to all of the silver fittings. The Diplomatic dagger is considerably harder to find than the Government officials model, i probably see at least 5 GO's to every Diplomatic. The hilt still retains all of the original silver finish with suburb detail to the eagle head pommel, the crossguard eagle and swastika shows exceptional detail with a good clear swastika, the head of the bird is facing in the opposite direction to the hilt eagle which is the diplomatic pattern.The grip plates are perfect and have aged to a very attractive light yellow colour. The blade is by Alcoso Solingen and features there 1938 / 40 pattern TM, there are a couple of very minor black age marks to the blade but no pitting, nicks or damage, the blade would rate at least EXC++ but probably better, this really is a fine blade, the blue velvet blade buffer pad is still in place.The matching scabbard is an exceptional example still showing all original silver platting with no damage, denting or lifting to the silver platting at all. The dagger is complete with silver brocade hangers on dark blue velvet backing with silver metal fittings, the suspension clips are interesting as they are decorated with oak leaves which was obviously a deluxe feature. The very rare portepee is the special diplomatic style with the very small acorn ball and extra thin cord and it is also in fine condition. An exceptional example for the collector who wants the very best [Condition: Near Mint]

Code: 33374