German Navy Officer's Dagger, Luxury Manufacture, Model 1938, Kriegsmarine

GERMAN NAVY OFFICER'S DAGGER LUXURY MANUFACTURE, model 1938, Kriegsmarine Offizierdolch, Second World War. 19196 All metal parts in gilded brass. Pommel called the eagle, representing the Reich eagle holding an oak leaf crown with a swastika in its center. Fuse in turned wood covered with ivory-colored celluloid called trolon with seven grooves highlighted by a twisted filigree in gilded brass. Cruise with double symmetrical horizontal quillons with floral motifs ending in two grooved spherical protuberances. Cruise crest on both sides representing a scaling anchor. The back of the cruise is completed with a brass push button. Under the guard, brass stopper cap, orange felt tie. Double-edged steel blade with double central fuller etched on each side with a sailing ship, and a scalloped anchor on the reverse of the blade as well as floral motifs. Signed on the heel of the blade with the firm logo "FW HÖLLER - SOLINGEN", in its early configuration. Private purchase scabbard in hammered gilded brass, the exception of two smooth cartouches framed by prominent chevron-shaped borders, bail bracelets forming a sailor's knot. Silver braided dragonne, well mounted originally. Black silk bails, black velvet reverse, gilded aluminum fittings with lion heads, finished with snap hooks, complete copy of its chain. Total length of the weapon: 41.5 cm Blade length: 25.3 cm Germany. Second World War. Very good condition, beautiful gilding present, some black spots on the blade, wear of the strap in places of friction.