DAMASCUS KRIEGSMARINE DAGGER Rare Damascus steel 2nd Model Kriegsmarine dagger with hand-hammered and ID'ed scabbard. The detail to the pommel and crossguard remains very good including the eagle's head breast and wings talons wreath and raised swastika. The crossguard and its ends have good engraving and most of the original gilding remains. The grip has developed a burnt orange color and remains tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is one of the seldom seen period hammered type with rope style bands. It remains straight and dent-free although it appears that two or three dents or dings may have been repaired long ago. The owner's name ""Otto"" is engraved perpendicular to the scabbard just beneath the throat and filled with black paint. The fine true Damascus blade bears a swirl-type pattern and it is flawless with a perfect sharp tip. It is unmarked. A brown leather washer is present likely original. The dirk and scabbard are presented in a case with two Kriegsmarine hangers buckle gold bullion chest insignia and two shoulder patches.