I recently purchased this dagger out of a collection and I believe that it is a period piece. The leather covering on the scabbard is professionally done and has been there since 1945 in my opinion. The leather is a smooth dark brown just like the SA High Leader Daggers I have owned. The dagger has a leather washer protecting the lower cross guard, and fits perfectly when the dagger is in the scabbard.
There is a vertical hanger on the dagger that is rather unique and matches the scabbard rather nicely. The horizontal piece of leather has a half circle to match the arch in the upper scabbard fitting. The leather strap securing the dagger has the early elongated ring. There are no markings on the leather hanger or the belt snap. The horiziontal leather has been re stitched to the hanger.
The dagger presents an impressive look to itself and looks great in my collection.

Jim

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