Excellent condition, original brass sheath and decorations. 9 3/4 inches long double sided blade in mint condition, no edge, never sharpened. Total length is 16.5 inches. Dagger was used during WWII German navy military ceremonies. Sheath is covered with hand engraved leafs and crowns and has two uniform fixation rings. Sheath and blade have a sophisticated locking mechanism. Handle guard is very ornate and has a boat anchor on both sides. Handle is white resin with a gold metal spiral. The dagger's butt has a sculpted eagle sitting on the German army emblem.