Germany, Weimar Republic. A Reichsmarine Officer’s Dagger GTRexclude vertical pinback with twin prongs

vertical pinback with twin prongs

the reverse centre presents an open-topped acanthus wreath encircling the inscription FÜR TREUE DIENSTE IM ZOLLGRENZSCHUTZ (FOR FAITHFUL SERVICE IN CUSTOMS BORDER PATROL)

spotting evident on the exterior

Accompanied by its Ribbon Bar in silvered bronze

bearing the arms of the eight Allied nations and surmounted by the French rooster

Germany, Weimar Republic. A Reichsmarine Officer’s Dagger GTRexclude vertical pinback with twin prongs(Reichsmarine Dolch fr Offiziere). A well preserved Reichsmarine Officers dagger, measuring 41. 5 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and unspoiled edges. Dual narrow fullers run the majority of the length of each side of the blade, which also features double sided acid etched designs consisting of naval imagery situated within arabesques. The obverse