German Government Official's Dagger with Knot by Alcoso Solingen

German Government Official's Dagger by Alcoso Solingen with short Alu-Knot. This Alcoso made Government Official's Dagger is in excellent overall condition; with fine old pleasing patina; the spanner nut has same patina as the rest of the handle. The eagle head pommel is in excellent condition; head is very well defined and in excellent condition overall; the feathering below the bird's head is crisp and well defined; the accent lines which run along the border of the lower pommel and backstrap are deeply engraved and well defined. The ferrule below has the traditional dual accent lines. The crossguard is a well defined nice example, featuring the eagle head (looks to the viewer's left) with outstretched wings; the crossguard is dark toned, and typical Alcoso. The grip plates are made of (simulating mother-of-pearl) celluloid, of creamy, yellowish/golden color, well matched, without damages or chipping – in excellent condition. The scabbard of this fine dagger is straight throughout, dark toned, without dents or damages; the overlapping oak leaf bands and acorns are finely detail, while the eyelets have the triple serrated surfaces, crisp and problem free; the throat is retained by two head side screws. The blade of this example is uncleaned with a few stains in the lower area, having on the reverse ricasso with the trademark which consists of the scales, atop which is the firm's name "ALCOSO", while below the scales is city of manufacture - "SOLINGEN". The original leather blade washer is in place.

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