Original WWII Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger by Elsener Schwyz with Scabbard & Portepee Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts These swords were privately purchased

These swords were privately purchased

and retains almost all of the original silvering

although the lighter shade continued to be worn in service throughout the Second World War

As the walnut fore stock blank no longer needed to be located into the receiver mortice slot

Note: We noticed after photography that the blade was installed backwards

Original WWII Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger by Elsener Schwyz with Scabbard & Portepee Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts These swords were privately purchasedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger, complete with the original scabbard and red white portepee. As with other examples we have seen, it is marked on the blade ricasso with serial number 255544, with maker Elsener Schwyz Victoria marked on the other side. Karl Elsener was a Swiss cutler, inventor and entrepreneur. Karl Elsener completed an apprenticeship as a knife maker in Zug.