E-442 Early Model 1936 SS Chained Dagger With
Nickel Fittings and Type II Chain
Let me start off by saying this is the finest example of this type
dagger I have ever owned in 50 years of collecting. This Model 1936 Chained SS
Dagger represents an early production piece, having a painted scabbard and solid
nickel fittings. The fittings throughout are the solid nickel variety. The
crossguards retain beautiful smooth surfaces and crisp edges. The accent
grooves are extremely precise! The beautiful ebony grip has a medium
contour ridge displaying even thinning to the black finish in a few spots
rendering a brownish/black appearance. This is natural to a piece that is nearly
75 years old. The grip-to-crossguard fit is very nice indeed! The grip itself is
virtually flawless with no cracks, chips, damage or repairs. The
perfect enameled SS runes button is nicely set, being the convex variety.
It is the style that has the SS runes touching the inner circle circumference.
The nickel eagle is the upward pointing beak version showing outstanding
definition with beautiful definition to the feathering . The textbook unmarked
blade is bright and shiny! The crossgraining rates nearly 100%! The
SS motto “Meine Ehre heist Treue” or “My Honor is Loyalty” is absolutely
crisp with very nice background frosting. The blade is choice mint with the
typical in and out lines. As is the case with a textbook Model 1936
Chained SS Daggers, the reverse of the blade is void of any maker’s
mark. Finally, the blade shoulder-to-guard fit is outstanding! The
scabbard shell is straight throughout, while retaining at least 99% original
black factory paint. NONE BETTER available anywhere. The scabbard mounts
are the early solid nickel type, having a beautiful matching look to the hilt
fittings. The five original domehead side screws are in place. One
lower scabbard fitting screw shows mild wartime turning signs. The center
ramp is the sharp edged style, which is the early type, having crisp
intertwined swastikas with the pebbled backgrounding. The burnishing to the
center ramp and the chain grades at least 95%. Beautiful! The chain
is the Type II style displaying a matching nickel finish (Volume IV, page 135).
The skull and SS sigrunne links have outstanding definition with the link
connectors displaying very minor wear. The first link of the
upper chain is correctly and lightly stamped with the SS proof on the reverse
side. The snap clip is the correct closed leaf design that remains
functional. Early Type II daggers are in GREAT demand and almost
impossible to find on today’s market in excellent condition. This
museum-quality, top shelf, investment grade, goes way beyond that and I will
rate at NEAR MINT. Did I mention this is the finest example I've ever
owned in 50 years of collecting?
$16,750.00
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Item E-442
