Original WWII Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger by Elsener Schwyz with Scabbard & Portepee US Civil War He was amazed at what

He was amazed at what he discovered and decided if he wanted to learn this "magic" of controlling thousands of troops

With the coming of World War II

There is also a crack near the toe running forward about 2 inches

unrestored condition

it remained in production

Original WWII Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger by Elsener Schwyz with Scabbard & Portepee US Civil War He was amazed at whatOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the Swiss Model 1943 Officer's Dagger, complete with the original scabbard and red white portepee. As with other examples we have seen, it is marked on the blade ricasso with serial number 35125, with maker ELSENER SCHWYZ marked on the other side. This company, headquartered in Ibach in the Swiss canton of Schwyz, still exists today as the famous maker of pocket knives and watches