WW1 & WW2 German Navy officer’s converted Imperial pattern dagger & scabbard by Kirschbaum of Solingen

Description

WW1/WW2 German Navy officer’s converted Imperial pattern dagger & scabbard by Kirschbaum of Solingen. Features orange grip with Nazi Krieg’s eagle pommel, wire wrap intact. Interlocking button, in working condition. Late 1800s Imperial crowned marked 34cm extra-long blade, with very good double naval themed etching to both sides of the blade, maker knights head stamped to ricasso. Imperial pattern lightning bolt engraved scabbard in good condition. Most likely worn by a long serving naval officer who served in both the Imperial and Nazi era German navy. Scarce.