1st Model Navy Dagger w/Hammered Scabbard, Portepee & Hangers. No maker TM. See pages 76 - 80 of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany for information and photographs on this pattern dagger and scabbard. Based upon the quality and pattern of the blade this dagger was probably manufactured as a 1919 or 1921 pattern dagger, and later fitted with a white grip in accordance with the June 1929 regulation changes. Gilded brass hilt fittings show surface wear/age patina with portions of gilding remaining in the recesses of the threaded type flaming ball/"waves" pommel and crossguard with fouled anchor motif on the obverse quillon block. Off-white celluloid grip shows minor age discoloration/surface crazing and one small hairline crack on the lower reverse, but no chips, and is complete with single twisted brass wire wrap. Typical low quality, 1919/1921 pattern, plain plated, center-ridged blade measuring 8 7/8" in length grades EX showing lifting/graying to obverse/reverse and a few tiny nicks to blade edges. Blade is complete with red felt blade buffer pad. The dent-free, gilded-brass, hammered scabbard shows light surface wear with portions of gilding remaining hammered recesses and adjacent to reef knot suspension bands and scabbard throat which is retained by one, side-mounted, round head screw. The original to the piece, silver bullion portepee shows light age patina and minor wear/oxidation, but no fraying or damage. The early Imperial style hangers show wear to the facings and velvet backing and are complete with heavy brass fittings and regain chain. The upper clips on both the short and long straps are missing the spring. Nice original piece. EX+ (25790) $2,600.