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Army
Officer Dagger w/Standard Hangers. Alcoso, ACS scales
TM. This mid-production example features the Alcoso
pattern crossguard used from approximately 1937-1940
as shown on page 21, lower, of Exploring the Dress
Daggers of the German Army by Thomas T. Wittmann.
Silver-plated hilt fittings show dark, age patina
to both the distinctive Alcoso pommel with small
base and outstanding oak leaf detail and crossguard.
Medium orange, solid celluloid grip has one tint
nick on left side swirl edge, but no cracks or chips.
Plated blade grades Exc+ showing minor surface wear/runner
marks and gray shadowing/speckling to flats of blade,
but no nicks to cutting edges and is complete with
black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free silver-plated
scabbard shows age patina matching the pommel and
crossguard, and features the standard flathead scabbard
screws used throughout the production period by
Alcoso. Hangers grade Exc+ showing light surface
wear to the bullion facings and velvet backings,
and silver-plated buckles/slides, pebbled lower
clips and aluminum, box-type upper fitting Nice
Alcoso combination. Exc+/Exc++ (24729) $695.


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