Type II - Chained M36 SS Officers Dagger

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M36 Type II - Schutzstaffel Kettendolch für Offiziere. This is currently THE best Chained piece on the market. 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 NM/Mint-. The only thing I can say is that is shows the common surface scratches/runner marks and just the odd wee spot. 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 look wonderful! The ball is perfectly round and all five screws remain intact. The chain is the most desirable type being the early 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. There is a flake to the reverse along with the odd pressure mark yet it is way better than most! The grip to crossguard fits are perfect! 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 piece is awesome and the patina is gorgeous! Now is your chance.