Original German WWII Early Army Heer Officer Dagger by Rare Maker Artur Schüttelhöfer & Co. with Scabbard and Portepee Receiver Top Cover with much of the gilding

with much of the gilding remaining

The bottom of the interior of the box was stenciled with the orientation of the ammunition contents

and has just a bit of wear and rust

There are some areas where it has worn through or faded to green

and the gilding wore away

Original German WWII Early Army Heer Officer Dagger by Rare Maker Artur Schüttelhöfer & Co. with Scabbard and Portepee Receiver Top Cover with much of the gildingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Army Officer's Dagger, produced by the rare Solingen based firm Artur Schttelhfer & Co, complete with its original scabbard and portepee knot. The alloy pommel of this dagger is in very good condition, showing light wear around the bottom edge. It looks to have been plated and then oxide coated, giving it a lovely deep blue color overall. It may be that it is made from a solid alloy like