This 1st model Railroad Dagger for Leader is in EXC+ condition. Model 1935. The total length is 40.6 cm. The Dagger has the maker mark on the blade: Robert Klaas Solingen.
Grip: The generic Type 2 crossguard has good detail. The typical Klaas grip is black trylon. There are some trace of wear on the grip.
Blade: The factory polished blade is a clean example with partly crossgrain. The logo is the stamped Robert Klaas kissing cranes that is considered to be the only accepted maker for these rare daggers. The leather blade buffer is in place.
Scabbard: The scabbard is straight and true with nicely detailed bands featuring the distinctive Klaas astrix (*). The throat is fairly thick and is retained by a two screws.
Originality and authenticity confirmed by Ralf Siegert, a well known expert in edged weapons of the 3rd Reich.
Condition 2 / EXC+