I do not like the dagger, but we need to hear from others. There are some real knowledgeable members on this forum and I would like to hear from them.
You did not include the description from the seller.
SS Service Dagger (SS-Dienstdolch)
SS early nice quality dagger with nickel/silver steel blade in very good condition with a nice, deep etched motto, "Meine Ehre Hei�t Treue" (My Honor is Loyalty).
The reverse of the blade has a manufacturer�s logo
GOTTLIEB HAMMESFAHR SOLINGEN-FOCHE
The dagger comes with a solid nickel/silver cross guard,
pommel and tang nut and a carved ebony grip.
The reverse of the cross guard is marked with stamped Roman numeral, "III".
The ebony grip has a nice snug fit to the cross guard and pommel fittings.
The grip has nickel/silver national eagle and enameled runic SS button nicely fit in place.
The grip has a hair line cracks on the center and cross guard but not disturb much.
The dagger comes with a black painted scabbard with solid nickel/silver fittings.
The scabbard retains about 95% of its black paint.
Condition: 8
$ 3,000
Ref #: D-EW-D-77
