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Lot 182:
Description
A service dagger featuring a reddish-maroon grip and scabbard with a distinct crackle finish. The grip is inset with a silvered eagle clutching a swastika and a circular SS runes emblem. The blade is etched with the motto Meine Ehre heißt Treue in German blackletter script. The scabbard is fitted with silvered metal mounts, including a central band featuring a geometric fretwork pattern. Attached is a hanger chain composed of rectangular links with embossed SS runes and Totenkopf symbols, joined by a Wotan’s knot cloverleaf connector. The crossguards and pommel nut are finished in polished silvered metal.
Length: 38 cm
Blade length: 22 cm.
Condition report:
The grip and scabbard body show a heavy crackled texture throughout (photo 1). The silvered eagle and runes emblems on the grip exhibit surface wear and loss of detail (photo 5). The blade remains bright with a legible etched motto, though scattered surface scratches and minor oxidation spots are present (photo 6). The metal fittings and scabbard mounts show light surface scuffing and minor tarnishing in the recessed areas (photo 3). The hanger chain links show some surface wear and darkening to the embossed details (photo 4).
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