E-115 SCARCE Diplomatic Official Dagger – by
Alcoso
This is a beautiful, untouched example that remains in VERY
collectible condition! This would surely satisfy the advanced and most
sophisticated collector! It is an early example, having outstanding
quality throughout. The fittings are textbook Alcoso with the silver
plating grading 99.9%, to include the side plate. The plating has been
cleaned since the war and is again showing the beginning stages of a new patina.
The top of the eagle head pommel and the edges exhibit mild carrying wear while
the spanner nut holes display turning signs. The hand-cut accent lines,
which flow downward from the bird head top, are quite deep and nicely toned.
The bird’s eye and side beak details are GREAT! The edges to the beak
and back head area display a couple of faint carrying signs. The ferrule
has the typical Alcoso, hand-cut twin decorative lines. The grip plates
have an appealing softer off-white color while reflecting the swirl and twirl
pattern, grading mint. Striking! The Alcoso Diplomatic Eagle is a
much higher quality eagle than the Alcoso Government Official Eagle. The
impressive out-winged eagle is looking to the RIGHT, which faces in the OPPOSITE
direction to the eagle head pommel. The upturned wings are NICELY formed
with the bird having beautiful detail to the head, beak, feathering, talons,
wreath and the raised swastika in the center. In addition, the wreath is
larger around the swastika which makes for a noticeable difference in the shape
of this symbol. The QUALITY, flawless blade of this example is a REAL
beauty! It is completely mirror bright with 100% crossgraining while
retaining a needle-like tip. The edges remain crisp. The reverse
ricasso is etched with the early Alcoso trademark featuring the company name
arch-lettered in block style lettering above the scales. The scales have
the Alcoso initials, ACS interspersed. Below is the name of the producing
city, Solingen. The medium brown leather blade washer is in place, grading
strong excellent. The scabbard is the fabulous Alcoso style remaining
straight throughout. The silver plating easily grades 99.9% with fine
pebbled panels appearing on both sides. There are a few small areas of
spidering to the silver plating. NO worries here! The bands are
well-executed having a highly detailed mix of overlapping oak leafing with
acorns mixed-in. Upon closer examination, you can see that there is hand
checkering to the acorn tops. The eyelets are the triple serrated style
having built-in sleeves at the ring clearance holes. The scabbard throat
is the thicker variety being retained by two small-bore side screws that are
period turned. A terrific and very desirable example! Government
daggers are around, but NOT the Diplomatic model! DON’T pass this up!
Mint-.
$11,995.00
NEW PRICE! $10,500.00
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Item E-115
