Postal
Leader Dagger. Paul Weyersberg, sword inside wreath
double oval TM. Nickel-plated hilt fitting show light
surface wear minor surface wear to pommel and stylized
eagle crossguard, but no lifting or peeling to plating
nor damage to black enameled swastikas on the quillon
block. Underside of crossguard is not "DRP"
stamped nor numbered. Black wooden grip shows light
surface wear to lacquered finish, but with no cracks
or chips and with silver-plated Postal eagle properly
pinned to obverse grip. Plated blade grades Near MINT,
showing minor runner marks, but no gray shadowing, pitting
or nicks to blade cutting edge, and is complete with
black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free steel scabbard
retains virtually 100% of the original black enamel,
showing only a few surface scratches/minor crazing,
but no loss of paint. Dent-free nickel-plated upper,
center, and lower fittings show light surface wear and
faint age speckling, primarily to lower fitting. Fittings
are complete with undamaged retaining screws. Nickel-plated
chain hanger with 9 upper & 11 upper rings, shows
minor age and is complete with "D.R.G.M."
marked nickel-plated clip. Nice example recently obtained
from an advanced collection in Germany. Near MINT (24246)
$4,250.
