A RARE EXAMPLE OF A SS ‘OFFICER CANDIDATE’ SWORD/DAGEN - PERSONALISED.

I must admit I have not had many of these in my collecting and dealing career. They are quite rare and unusual beasts! This is a nice LONG example and in near mint condition. There are some really good examples pictured in Tom Wittmann's excellent SS book. This is a text-book example. It looks exactly like an SS Officers Dagen, but without the SS runes button in the grip. Same black ebony grip with horizontal parallel wire wrap. The ferrell is beautifully detailed with large oakleaves and little acorns beside. Reverse has the vertical nickdl strip holding the wire in place. Mint nickel plated D guard etc. Identical to the officers Dagen. Pommel cap to the top which is personalised with the initial G.K. beautifully engraved. Scabbard is identical to the SS/Police Officers Degen, with upper and lower Officer scabbard fittings. These are not marked in any way. The original black painted scabbard body is lovely. The blade is a normal single edged type with bright surface. In near mint condition and has a black leather blade buffer. There are no maker markings to the riccasso. The sword is pretty long with a blade length of 33 “ and an overall length of 40“. A very beautiful looking sword and definately required as part of a SS sword collection.

Code: 4660