Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, Refurbished Example, Unmarked Variant GTRexclude there is evidence of repainting

there is evidence of repainting to the core

very early production

a large stamped "1" in blue ink on the reverse of the centre strap

The diamond is surrounded by intricate etchings

He spent several months in hospital

Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Officer’s Dress Dagger, Refurbished Example, Unmarked Variant GTRexclude there is evidence of repainting(Kriegsmarine Dolch fr Offiziere). A Kriegsmarine Officers dress dagger, measuring 42 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains factory original sharpening to the tip. Double sided acid etched imagery is visible on the blade, with the obverse showing a central fouled anchor flanked by a ship and arabesque latticework, while the reverse bears a U Boat cutting through