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Herman,

Very interesting item indeed. My understanding of that specific Alcoso mark is that it bridged the gap between the Weimar era & 3R, being used in both periods. Alcoso was in production continuously so such a piece could easily exhibit attributes from both era & still have no issues whatsoever. I think it's a very unusual item that is very interesting.

With respect to the etch pattern, I can tell you that the filigree motif on the tops & bottoms of this etch are idenitcal to those of Alcoso Fire Official's daggers I have observed. There have only been 3 of them but they all had the same maker's mark as well.