One of the rarest daggers in stunning condition, manufactured by Alcoso, Solingen. The construction is identical to regular Reichsbahn Water Protection daggers, however all fittings are in gold-plated execution! The grip and scabbard fittings in gold-plated metal, black grip section. Blade with manufacturer marking "Alcoso, Solingen". Lightly worn, in very fine condition.
The Deutsche Reichsbahn operated several railway ferries in the Third Reich that traveled between Germany and Denmark. The few railway protection officers who served on these ships wore this dagger together with a navy-like dark blue uniform. The dagger for Reichsbahn Water Protection officers in gold for higher service was reserved only for officials from Reichsbahnschutzführer rank upward (rank comparable to a Major General). There were probably no more than few bearers, certainly one of the rarest daggers of the Third Reich.
Condition 2+/ EXC++
Extremely rare, very hard to find!