Naval Officer’s Dagger by Paul Weyersberg Solingen

(Kriegsmarine Offiziersdolch). Measuring 422 mm with the scabbard on with a 250 mm long nickel-plated magnetic steel blade that is beautifully engraved on both the obverse and reverse with naval motifs including anchors, serpentine creatures, and decorative leaves. On the reverse ricasso, a maker’s mark reading “Paul Weyersburg, Solingen” along with the profile of a downward pointing sword within a laurel wreath is clearly visible. The blade attaches to the handle through the brass upper cross-guard which bears decorative anchors and designs. In the upper cross-guard sits a fully-functioning but slightly loose blade release button, with the catch set flush into the blade allowing the dagger to remain securely in the scabbard when not in use.