1265 WKC WWII GERMAN KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER.

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 12 @ 14:20UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 350.00 USD
Estimated at 700.00 - 1,000.00 USD

Overall length 16 1/2". The double fullered blade is etched over most of its length with nautical & foliate motifs. The ricasso is stamped near the hilt “(knight’s head) W K C”. Gilded brass hilt with anchors in the center of the cruciform guard. Eagle pommel & wire wrapped dark yellow grip with correct knot attached. Gilded brass scabbard of a dimpled motif with oak leaf scabbard rings. CONDITION: blade shows minor scabbard wear. Hilt shows light overall wear and the knot shows light to moderate wear. Scabbard has traces of original gilding. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18271/BF). $700-1,000.