German Reichsmarine / Third Reich Transitional Pattern Naval Officers Dress Dagger by Paul Weyersberg & Co, Solingen, example with white celluloid grip having the wire binding still present. Brass Kriegsmarine eagle pommel top. Cross guard with fouled anchor to the centre of each side, interesting no press stud for the release spring to the cross guard. Attached to the grip is the original officers bullion knot / portepee. Housed in its original deluxe hammered scabbard. The top of the scabbard throat is stamped with the Reichsmarine acceptance stamp. Plain double edged blade with makers trade mark to the base, Reichsmarine acceptance stamp below the trademark to the base of the blade. The blade has the scooped out section for the spring catch to be fitted but obviously removed when converted to Kriegsmarine period. Blade shows some wear with staining. The blade measures 23 ½ cms, overall 40cms. Due to the removal of the spring catch, dagger fits very tight into the scabbard.