for those who have asked scabbard mounts have yellow tinge associated with Himmler daggers as stated by Tom W cross guards are internally marked with H E caster marks as commonly seen on Himmler daggers SS roundel is copper as seen on Himmler daggers lower cross guard bench marked 2 small oval close to cross guard makers mark with non serrated tail dark anondizing on scabbard as is common with these daggers all of these add to original for me and inscription is good cheers and thanks to all, Ryan