Description
No Maker trademark. Although the blade is unmarked, the quality and style of the etch are, unmistakably, Emil Voos. Uncleaned celluloid grip is perfect with no cracks or chips and nicely age toned. Hilt shows dark patina and normal age/wear. Plated blade grades EX+ showing light surface wear/runner marks with lifting to plating on obverse and reverse near crossguard, but no nicks to cutting edge and tip of blade remains in point. Blade features all of the textbook characteristics associated with Voos produced double-etched blades; impressive etch motifs, contrasting frosted panels, Army style eagle with oak leaf sprig beneath each wing and heavy nickel-plating. Complete with leather buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated scabbard shows excellent detail to pebbling, with light age patina and no lifting. Examples of Voos produced double-etched blades can be found on pages 131-136 of “Exploring the Dress Daggers of the German Army” by Thomas T. Wittmann. Nice Army dagger with Voos quality double-etched blade. Complete with properly tied portepee in EXC++/Near MINT condition.
