Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Parts Dagger F.W. Höller

Original German WWII Kriegsmarine Parts Dagger F.W. Höller-This is an original 2nd Model Kriegsmarine Officer's Dagger composed of authentic wartime components, most likely assembled postwar. The blade is an example byF.W. Höllerof Solingen, double-etched with classic naval motifs, which are hard to see due to wear and age, but is in good condition, complete with its original buffer pad. The reverse ricasso bears the etchedF.W. Höllertrademark, but is faint.The lightning bolt-pattern scabbard is an original Carl Eickhorn example, brass-based with a pleasing aged patina. It features a few minor dents on the front and back, but remains structurally solid. Both throat screws are intact and undisturbed, and the push-button mechanism functions properly, securely attaching the scabbard to the hilt.The brass-based crossguard is byF.W. Höllerand features crisp fouled anchor designs. The pommel is the 1938 'replacement' pommel, displays the iconic Kriegsmarine eagle clutching a swastika, standard for naval daggers of this model.The grip is an period replacement ivory-colored plastic type, tightly wrapped in double-twisted brass wire, showing light age and handling.This is a solid example of a Kriegsmarine dagger built entirely from genuine WWII-era parts. While likely assembled postwar, it retains all the visual and collectible qualities of an original piece. A great entry-level dagger for collectors, original grips alone are currently valued between $200 and $300.