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Uncleaned Diplomatic Dagger w/Portepee & Hangers.
Alcoso, ACS scales Solingen TM. Uncleaned, silver-plated
hilt fittings show light surface wear with uncleaned,
dark, gun-metal gray age patina to the well-detailed
eagle head pommel, ferrule and crossguard, with
left-facing Diplomatic pattern eagle. Nicely-toned,
simulated mother-of-pearl grip plates show light
surface wear with no cracks or chips. Polished blade
grades EX showing minor surface wear/runner marks
with uniform gray spotting on the obverse/reverse,
but no nicks to cutting edges. Blade is complete
with dark blue felt buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated
scabbard shows only minor surface wear with uncleaned,
dark, gun-metal gray age patina matching the hilt
fittings with superb detail to the pebbled scabbard
body and the oak leaf suspension bands. Dagger is
compete with the correct thin cord small acorn in
EX++ condition showing light wear, but no fraying
to the cord or acorn. Included with the dagger are
a set of EX++ hangers constructed of of silver herringbone
pattern aluminum bullion facings on black velvet
backings with gilted aluminum upper fitting, buckles
and slides, and gray metal lower clips which show
minor wear/age to plating. Nice Diplomatic combination
with all accouterment recently obtained in Germany.
NOTE: JRB&M has not, will not, disassemble this
dagger to inspect for internal markings. EX+ (24213)
$16,500.

 
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