Original WWII Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger by Elsener Schwyz with Scabbard - Serial 210593 Price_$-050 - $200 The reverse is inscribed FÜR

The reverse is inscribed FÜR VERDIENST (For Merit) with a circular oak wreath around the edge

Blade length is approximately 11 7/8" and overall length 18 1/8"

this type revolver is a 31 caliber sidearm of which a total of 32

This example has been expertly restored by our IMA master antique gunsmiths

Under the grip scales it has assembly numbers 2018 over 2021

Original WWII Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger by Elsener Schwyz with Scabbard - Serial 210593 Price_$-050 - $200 The reverse is inscribed FÜROriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good example of the Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger, complete with the original scabbard and intact belt hanger clip. As with other examples we have seen, it is marked on the blade ricasso with serial number 210593, 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.