This very beautiful '02 Officer's dirk measures 15 inches overall. Much of its original gild is still available. It is a classic example, having everything going for it. 
Number 110746 stamped under the buffer. As usual it’s personal officer’s number. The pommel is in the form of the Imperial crown, having the dome head panels running around its lower edge featuring alternating eagles and crosses. Atop the crown are fine serrated finials extending upward and topped with a blunted cross. Fine work here. The cross guard features the obverse and reverse center blocks portraying a fouled anchor on each side with pebbling in the backgrounds. The four-sided qullion arms finish in the capstan shape. The grip is a very fine genuine ivory with only a couple of age cracks running at one side and with no chips. The ivory has an appealing golden tone, and is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire. An outstanding hilt here.
The scabbard is the original imperial example and it remains nice and straight throughout and features a lightning bolt style. The carrying bands are in the ropelike variety that depicts ropes around pilings. The eyelets are a special type with dual beaded raised lines that run around the centers. This fine scabbard still has much of its original gild and the throat is retained by two brass side screws. A most attractive scabbard.
The etched blade is still bright throughout and in fine condition grading near mint. The blade on one sides depicts a similar motif having the crown ever an anchor in the center and a sailing ship making its way over a rough sea heading towards the viewer. The only difference between the two etches is the obverse has personal engraving “Festen Muhr in Sturm und Gefahr”. A very nice blade  is stamped with the Knighthead trademark and below, "WKC" and here still has its needlike tip. The original red felt buffer is in place. 
The next owner will enjoy this choice original piece for a lifetime - None finer.