Army Dagger by Gustav Spitzer

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Model 1935 - Heer Dolch by C. Gustav Spitzer, rare maker. The blade looks has some old stains from fingerprints the worse of which are towards the hilt. The crossgrain is visible throughout, it retains a solid fit and ends at a perfect tip. The blade rates Exc/Exc+. The buffer leather remains. The scabbard is steel based and has patinaed to a pleasing dark color. There are some small impressions to the lower reverse you can find with your fingers. It provides good detail with the random pebbling throughout and oak leaf and acorn bands! One side throat retaining screw remains intact. This scabbard is most closely associated with WKC, The type A generic crossguard is the type normally found on Spitzer's. It's alloy based and is well detailed! All the components show matching patina. The celluloid grip is crack and chip-free. A correct and fine looking later period example.