Original Third Reich NSKK Dagger RZM M7/27 By Puma With Hanger

Original Third Reich NSKK Dagger RZM M7/27 By Puma With Hanger-This is a very nice National Socialist Motor Corps (Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps-NSKK) dagger manufactured by Puma. The NSKK primarily instructed members in the operation and maintenance of vehicles, particularly motorcycles and cars.Fittings & Grip: All fittings are nickel plated, including the crossguards and tang nut, which remain in very good to excellent condition with a pleasing, lightly aged patina. The tang nut shows no signs of tampering, and the grip remains tight to the tang.The wooden grip features a rich red mahogany tone with a medium center ridge and a near-perfect fit to the guards, but someone has put a layer of clear coat on the front of the grip. The SA roundel is well-set and retains most of its original dark brown enamel with only minimal aging. The eagle remains sharply detailed, showing crisp features in the beak, breast, wings, talons, wreath, and swastika, displaying only light wear and patina from the clear coat. The clear coat might be able to be professionally removed or just left alone.Blade: The blade remains in excellent to near mint condition, retaining nearly all of its original crossgrain finish. The 'Alles für Deutschland' motto is deeply and crisply etched, though much of the original darkening has faded. Typical runner marks are present, along with a few very small, minor gray spots. Otherwise, the blade is exceptionally well-preserved. The reverse is clearly etched with the RZM code M7/27, indicating manufacture by Puma of Solingen.Scabbard: The scabbard is straight and retains much of its original black painted finish with very small scratches on the front and a little bit more on the back. The fittings exhibit honest very minimal age and patina, are in excellent condition and all four original screws remain intact and undisturbed. The throat fitting matches the dagger's crossguards perfectly.Hanger: The black leather hanger is RZM marked 'oLc M5/71' on the metal hardware signifying it was produced by Overhoff & Cie. of Lüdenscheid. The thread on the keeper is coming apart -- see pic for details, but can be repaired or left alone.This authentic NSKK dagger by Puma, complete with original scabbard and hanger, remains in very good condition.