Rare land customs dagger by E. & F. Hörster with scabbard. The bright blade on this one is in very good condition. The undented scabbard has detailed bands with the correct chased line approximately 5mm in from the front scabbard fitting edges. The fittings are all secured with headless screws. The throat is integral to the upper fitting as seen on 95% of these. The leather on the scabbard has excellent coverage and remains in beautiful condition. There are a few very small marks usually found on these from honest period wear. Rare to find original leather in great shape. This dagger also employs the textbook aluminum fittings with upswept enhanced Customs eagle wings. The unique Customs pommel with acanthus leaves is matching in tone and patina. The leathered grip is in good shape with again honest leather wear and correctly wire wrapped with springy twisted wire. The unique Customs ferule again has the correct leaf pattern. Excellent