Type II - Chained M36 SS Officers Dagger

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Personalized - M36 Type II B2 - Schutzstaffel Kettendolch für Offiziere. The blade on this one looks fair. The acid etched “Meine Ehre heißt Treue” motto is light and looks nice. The crossgrain is easily visible all the way from the hilt to tip. The tip comes to a perfect point and it continues to hold a nice and tight fit. There is no maker mark and this is exactly how they were issued from the factory. The blade rates Exc++. It shows pitting spots throughout and there is one nick to the cutting edge. The steel based black anodized scabbard body on this one looks great. It shows the odd surface scratch and typical spotting. It continues to remain completely dent free and holds some of its original factory lacquer. The scabbard fittings look excellent. The ball has one wee bruise yet retains a nice round profile. All six screws remain intact. The chain is the Type II B2 variation that is steel plated. The chain’s links show wonderful detail to the skulls and SS runes. It's really something when you look at the skull and you can see right down to each individual tooth! The correct first upper link is clearly “SS” proof marked to the underside. The clip continues to work well. The throat is hand personalized reading “PPJ”. The scabbard to crossguard fit is perfect. The crossguards are in excellent shape matching the scabbard fittings in color and patina. The black hardwood grip is in typical condition. It has some hits, flakes and chips throughout. The reverse of the grip is also personalized reading: “P 4?13” and “PP” (likely there was a J after it and he may have broke that when he tried to personalize it). It is possible that it reads: 4413 which is SS-Obersturmführer Franz Prestin. The aluminum eagle retains some great detail and a perfect fit. The SS roundel retains 95% of its enamel and also has a perfect fit. It’s tough to find any SS daggers right now. I am happy to be able to offer you this one!