Third Reich Naval Officer's 2nd Model Etched Blade Dagger By WKC (Orange Grip)

A most pleasing and fresh to the market Kriegsmarine officer's early 2nd model dagger with an excellent condition etched blade and highly desirable orange/pumpkin coloured celluloid grip, this untouched dagger was produced by Weyersburg, Kirschbaum & Cie (WKC) and ticks all the boxes in regards to what to expect from this maker, the obverse of the ricasso bears the firms trade-mark logo of a Romanesque style helmet and retains lovely crisp detail.
The pommel eagle has excellent detail and retains much of its original gilding, the celluloid grip is undisturbed and still with its twisted wire binding, there are two very fine cracks near the pommel but remain tightly closed, there's also a z-shaped looking hairline crack near the cross guard but again tight (not on front view), good working press stud.
The blade with its high quality etching is in wonderful condition with all plating intact, the fouled anchor design is as good as the day it was originally done, you may see some cloud reflections in the images, no flaws to actual blade, the original red felt buffer is present but now slightly compressed, the scabbard is ding free and even retains some gilding in more protected areas.
Please note that the colour of the grip may appear more pale in a couple of the images this is due to bright sunshine and is actually darker, as seen in first image .
Preferred payment method - Bank transfer, many thanks.
Sorry Mainland UK sale only, photo I.D will be required before item being despatched, must be over 18 yrs of age.

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