Type II - Chained M36 SS Officers Dagger

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M36 Type II - Schutzstaffel Kettendolch für Offiziere mit Portepee. This is the best Chained SS dagger we have on the site right now. The blade on this one is superb! The crisp acid etched “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” motto is beautifully executed! The crossgrain is easily visible all the way from the hilt to tip. The tip comes to a perfect point and it continues to hold a nice and tight fit! There is no maker mark and this is exactly how they were issued from the factory. The blade rates Mint-. The only thing I can say is that is shows the common surface scratches/runner marks and three wee spots. It is just elegant! The steel based black painted scabbard body on this one looks great. It shows the common age spidering and hits from the chain yet continues to remain completely dent free and holds 95%+ paint coverage. The solid nickel-silver scabbard fittings looks great! The ball has a split, only visible to the reverse. All five screws remain intact. The chain is the earlier Type II variation that is solid nickel-silver and black burnished. The chain links show wonderful detail to the skulls and SS runes! It's really something when you look at the skull and you can see right down to each individual tooth! The correct first upper link reverse is clearly “SS” proof marked. The clip continues to work well. The scabbard to crossguard fit is perfect. The nickel-silver based crossguards are in excellent shape perfectly matching the scabbard fittings in color and patina. The black hardwood grip is in wonderful condition and is way better than most! The grip to crossguard fits are perfect! Typical pressure marks and one wee flake to the base yet no cracks or chips. The solid nickel-silver eagle is beautifully detailed and has a perfect fit. The SS roundel retains 99%+ of its enamel and also has a perfect fit! This one comes with a portepee that is uniquely tied. It had portepee on it the exact same way when I got it but it was too far gone. Best to put a better one on it IMO. This is an awesome piece! Grab it today!