Type II - Chained M36 SS Officers Dagger

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M36 Type II - Schutzstaffel Kettendolch für Offiziere. The blade on this one is excellent! The crisp acid etched “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” motto is beautifully executed! The cros grain 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. There is the slightest spotting and it shows the common surface scratches/runner marks. 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 96%+ 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 skulls and you can see the detail right down to each individual tooth! The correct first upper link reverse is clearly “SS” proof marked. One connector looks to be period repaired and the top one to the knot has a minor gap. The clip continues to work well. The nickel-silver based crossguards are in excellent shape. The black hardwood grip is in great condition. There is a flake to the bottom reverse along with the odd pressure mark/scratch throughout! 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 great! Now if your chance to get a great SS Chained dagger…