Imperial German Automobile Club Dagger by Pack

The German Auto Club was founded in 1899 as an organization to assist the Imperial German Army with the offer to provide skilled drivers for the newly invented automobile at that time. Measuring 18-1/4″ overall in the scabbard with an 11-7/8″ blade.

The carved bone grip is in very good condition, although with a tight crack on one side. The pommel is comprised of  an open 8 panel Imperial crown configuration. The crossguard is very similar to what the Reichmarine daggers used during the period, with a block center and fluted extension guards. In the center of the obverse is a small gilded automobile horn, the logo of the club. The dagger is held fast in the scabbard by spring pressure and has minor play. Brown leather scabbard with excellent finish and tight stitching. Both upper and lower nickel silver fittings display a toned finish and are tight to the shell.  The blade remains full length, straight, void of any sharpening, tipping, buffing, polishing, or cutting edge chips. The floral acid etched design and surface has some minor dark spots on both sides.