Original German WWII Land Customs Official Dagger by W.K.C. Waffenfabrik of Solingen with Scabbard - RARE Vintage Signs In lovely condition with massive

In lovely condition with massive heavy “yataghan” bright steel blade of over 22" with a heavy forward leading hook quillon

This came from the family with the telescope and is a most interesting and attractive image of British Officers stationed in India sometime between 1862 and 1881

The telescope measures 17 1/2" when fully closed

The black dyeing process for the grips unfortunately causes the wood to become brittle

Specifications:Blade Length: 12"Blade Style: Double Edged Straight BladeOverall length: 16“Scabbard Length: 12”

Original German WWII Land Customs Official Dagger by W.K.C. Waffenfabrik of Solingen with Scabbard - RARE Vintage Signs In lovely condition with massiveOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice and extremely rare Zollgrenzschutz Land Customs Official Dress Dagger. The Zollgrenzschutz (ZGS) was an organization under the German Finance Ministry from 1937 to 1945. It was charged with guarding Germany's borders, acting as a combination Border Patrol and Customs & Immigration service. It originated in the early 19th century as a tariff enforcement unit of the Prussian government. Reorganized