It has been long awaited due to my inability to post anything lately..or for a long time..I have found Christmas at this early hour to do so. My apologies for lacking.
Below is an Initial Production Chained SS Officer dagger I had acquired last year through the help and support of Paul Hogle " Lakesidetrader" this Chained SS comes from WRF member "Command450" and originally found at a 1978 Grand Rapids Michigan militaria show by his father who had amassed a large extensive collection.

Those who have gone to the recent max show may have seen it on display at WRF member "Dyzner" table along side a Chained SA High leader dagger.
The dagger is in what I consider to be Near mint to mint condition. I have waited near 20 yrs for this opportunity to arise..as my negligence caused me to walk away from a CH SS dagger in 1994 Pittsburg Pa Max Show..when I should of bought it at that time.

I will let the photos tell the rest about the dagger..and what is expected to be seen on Type A CH SS ..including quality craft..and details as paint spidering we love to see on the scabbard.
The crossgrain is all there right down to the tip with light runner marks.
As expected with these early types are the yellow toned Crossguards of high nickel content that over the years seems to bring forth.
This is my Prize the center piece of my collection and greatest find of what I study of these Officer types.

I give Special Thanks to Paul Hogle , JR Meda, Wagner aka " Serge" , Tom Wittmann and Red Baron ,for their historical assistance.
Im proud to be a sentinel to this particular piece of history.

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