Early Army Dagger by Spitzer

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A wonderful, completely matching, early, slant-grip, tapered tang Army Dagger by Spitzer with wonderful patina! What more could you ask for! The blade on this one has some age, evidence of cleaning and the tip has been repointed. The large oval early acid etched maker mark is dark, crisp and beautifully executed! The fit is a bit loose as the pommel is frozen and I do not want to force it. nice and tight and the tip comes to a perfect point! The blade rates an Exc. It shows some clouding. The leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The steel based, nickel silver plated scabbard provides wonderful detail with the random pebbling throughout and hand enhanced oak leaf and acorn bands! It shows period wear but no dents. and some bumps. The 2 original throat retaining screws are lost. The early hand enhanced eagle crossguard provides beautiful details throughout the eagle’s head, wings, wreath, beak and chest. The pommel and ferrule are also beautifully detailed with hand enhancing and proud oak leaves and acorns. The crossguard, scabbard and pommel all match in color, plating and patina. The warm orange, slant trylon grip on this one looks beautiful! It has some hairlines. This is a nice early dagger.