This early dagger is equipped with nickel crossguards and tang nut. These guards are in good shape. The guards are still in good condition, showing an average amount of wear from use. The reverse crossguard is district marked with the Roman numeral, «III». In addition, it is stamped with the original owner's SS serial number, «15537». The grip is in good condition, having medium to high contour construction. This grips shows only the most minor signs of use, and has no repairs or problems. There are a couple of scratches on the reverse, that at first glance appear to be cracks, but they are not. The grip nicely fits the crossguards. This button has a perfect enamel surface, and fine silver runes which match the double-circled circumference. The scabbard shell is straight throughout. This shell has old black paint, which was mostly likely applied over the original anodized finish when it became too worn. The scabbard has some cracks and a couple of chips. The scabbard mounts perfectly match the crossguards, as they too were nickel plated over a nickel base. The mounts are retained by the original nickel screws. The blade of this example is still in good condition. The motto shows some wear. The reverse ricasso of the blade is matching-etched with the circular design formed by the firm's name and location, Robert Klaas, Solingen. In the center is a pair of stylized kissing cranes. The blade shoulders perfectly meet the lower crossguard contour.