Fake or not? Imp. Naval Dirk

[Gunther Beckman]

Is there such a thing as an Imperial Officer's Naval Dagger made of steel and not brass? The scabbard and hilt pieces are all magnetic. The gilding is mostly present and looks almost like thin paint. The maker is "ACS" w/scales , Alexander Coppel Solingen. As I understand, there were only two major manufacturers producing these Naval dirks during that period, WKC and Eickhorn. It has a very high vaulted open crown pommel. The blade etch is quite nice with a deep sailing ship motif, stamped maker mark. I would love to post images of this dagger, but because of the format in which they were sent to me, I can only send the images to you via email.

I would greatly appreciate all opinions..

Mike W.

[Gunther Beckman]

Btt

[Tiger 1]

Mike,

Yes , some wartime Imperial era naval dirks were made with magnetic fittings. Alexander Coppel was one company that is known to have used mild steel fittings.

In my collection I have an updated TR naval dagger by WKC with a steel scabbard. I also used to own a late TR era Weyersberg naval dagger with kreigsmetall fittings and a steel scabbard.

Hope this helps.

Tony

[Gunther Beckman]

Tiger1,

Thank you for the info. I greatly appreciate it.

All the best..

Mike W.

[Tiger 1]