Army Officer Dagger w/ Retailer's Name, Portepee & Standard Hangers. Alcoso, ACS scales above Solingen 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 which retains much of the factory finish and lacquer. Light orange, solid celluloid grip has several aged hairline cracks, one but no nicks or chips. Plated blade grades Near MINT showing minor surface runner marks to flats of blade, but no gray shadowing/speckling, pitting or nicks to cutting edges and is complete with tan leather buffer pad. Obverse blade is engraved with the retailer's name and address, "ALBERT KUHL, MÜNSTER 1/w.-ESSEN''. 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. Aluminum portepee grades EX+ showing light wear with minor fraying to the cord where it has rubbed against the crossguard, and features contrasting colors in the stem. Standard hangers grade EX+ showing light surface wear to the bullion facings and velvet backings, silver-plated buckles/slides, pebbled lower clips and aluminum, box-type upper fitting. Nice Alcoso combination. EX++ (25911) $850. ***SOLD***