An Early & Desirable Hessen Region Sa Dagger With Hanger By Tiger Auction light contact on centre piece

light contact on centre piece of obverse

Red cross medal

1897 and was part of the IX Army Corps

or mothing to this example

a traditional breeches appearance

An Early & Desirable Hessen Region Sa Dagger With Hanger By Tiger Auction light contact on centre pieceWith nickel silver hilt fittings exhibiting only minor surface wear; lower crossguard group marked He (for Hessen). Dark brown wooden grip exhibits moderate surface wear with early quality finish, and there are no cracks or chips. There is a tight, original fit with both fittings. The early silver grip eagle is nicely set in, and is problem free, matching the hilt fittings, while SA insert is properly inset. Importantly, the blade rates near mint with