This Army Officer's Dagger is a very early Alcoso, and has the much sought after crossguard. This is the guard has a much wider wings than a normal Army eagle, giving it a very distinctive look. It is also the type that Alcoso used to produce their ¾ size miniature Army Daggers. Model 1935. The total length is 39.8 cm. The Dagger has the maker mark on the blade: ALCOSO ACS Solingen.

Grip: At any rate the pommel is an all-brass, silvered example. The upper surface areas are nice and smooth, showing little wear, and the rim is still very crisp. The pommel features the twelve standing oak leaves around the periphery, and each and every one has been hand-enhanced. The crossguards are in absolutely Mint condition; the silvering is totally perfect, with a black patination that matches the pommel. This crossguard bird has perfect definition to his eye and beak, as well the his hand-checkered breast feathering and hand-lined talons. The very wide wingspan is beautifully executed with detailed feathering, and the wreath and mobile swastika are similarly exceptional. A truly beautiful set of crossguards here! The ferrule has a matching patina.

Blade: The blade, as we all would hope, is mirror-bright. It also has all of the crossgrain, and a needle-like tip. There are a few extremely minor age marks, but they are nothing. The trademark is the very early Alcoso style that was used prior to 1936. It features a large set of scales with the initials of the firm, “ACS” interspersed. This early mark does not feature a company name. The large style brown leather washer is in place.

Scabbard: The scabbard is also a very good example, being of silvered brass construction an having the fine pebbling we only see on early pieces. It is nice and straight, having some light frosting still intact in the protected areas, as well as around the throat. One band is broken. The two screws are missing.