SS 1936 Chained Dagger | Type 2 Solid Nickel-Silver Fittings

Stunning Condition | Rare To Market

Discounted to £8750 For A fast Sale (was £10,750)

By instruction of the consigner

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. Solid nickle-silver upper and lower mounts.

The SS chained dagger with typical, 'Type 2,'solid nickel-silver chains, 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. The dagger with an original silver portepee wrapped to the grip (later addition).

Condition report: Grip in excellent overall condition with just light use only (slight gaps between grip and upper/lower guards). Blade in near mint condition, beautiful polished appearance and with 98% original crossgrain present.  Beautiful deeply etched motto remaining crisp and clear (some original black infill still present). The typical, black-painted scabbard  in overall very good 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. The bottom ball free from major dents (a couple of minute dents right on the tip). All screws present.

Notes: Type 2 solid nickel-silver chained daggers have always been concidered a 'Holy Grail' piece by collectors. In recent times they have vanished from the market place.