Rare Cased 3/4 Size 1st Model Navy Dagger. WKC TM. Blue leatherette case measures 10-1/2" x 3 3 ½”. Has two locking brass clasps on the front to secure the case. Inside of the lid is an off-white satin which shows minor staining. Bottom is a blue velvet and is fitted for this rare dagger which was presented without scabbard, as the case is fitted only for the dagger itself. Dagger measures 9-1/4" in length and features "flaming ball" pommel. Dark orange celluloid grip is perfect and is complete with double-twisted wire wrap. Blade is double-engraved and bears the stamped WKC knight head trademark. Engraved panels on both obverse and reverse are well defined with a floral motif. An example of this dagger can be found on page 59, right, of Collecting the Edged Weapons of Imperial Germany. The example is shown with a scabbard. Cased examples of this type dagger are extraordinarily rare! Exc++ (14590) $3,495.