SS chained dagger for sale. The 1936 pattern, Type 2, SS chained dagger, with a fine ebony grip with the early nickel-silver eagle & swastika motif and the SS Runes enamel eye.

The SS chained dagger with typical, 'Type 2,'solid nickel-silver chains, detailing finely impressed Runes and octagon to the reverse.The scabbard-shell painted black. The central narrow-style swastika mount with a single, central screw.

The blade with the SS motto to the obverse, and typically with no maker present to the reverse.

Condition report: Ebony grip showing light use. Small chip and lifting to top left by crossguard, looks  be caused by over tightening in the past. Slight contraction visible, particularly to the lower grip to guard. Blade in excellent condition, nice and bright and with much original crossgrain present. The typical, black-painted scabbard  in overall excellent condition with 95% finish remaining (close scrutiny will reveal light spidering caused by age).

The solid nickel-silver fittings in excellent condition. Excellent detail to the chain links, with much of the anodised darkening present.

The bottom ball to the dagger with slight knock at base. All screws present and unmolested. The  SS chained dagger is unpolished, and with a pleasant age patina evident.

Provenance: Acquired by the present owner from Thomas Wittmann (USA) in 2014.

Notes: The consigner wishes for a relatively fast sale, hence the soft price applied to this dagger.