Government Official Dagger. Alcoso Solingen, 1940-style vertical ACS, scales TM. Silver-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with age patina to the eagle head pommel, backstrap, ferrule and crossguard, with portions of factory darkening remaining in recesses of fittings. Simulated mother-of-pearl grip plates have age toned to a uniform medium yellow color and are perfect with no cracks, chips, or damage. Mirror polished blade grades Exc+/Exc++ showing light surface wear/runner marks with a few areas of light gray shadowing, but no pitting or nicks to cutting edges. Blade is complete with original, faded, blu/green felt blade buffer pad. Silver-plated scabbard shows light surface wear, one faint depression to center obverse and some minor surface "pings" to shell, but no lifting to plating and with nice detail to the oak leaf suspension bands. NOTE: JRB&M has not, will not, disassemble this dagger to inspect for internal markings. Exc+ (24696) $4,750.