2nd Model Navy Dagger by Eickhorn

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A M1938 - 2nd Model Kriegsmarine Dolch für Offiziere by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The acid etched fouled anchor blade on this one looks great. The etching has nice crisp panels that provide a wonderful contrast to the bright plated blade. The stamped seated squirrel holding a broad sword “Original Eickhorn Solingen” maker mark is beautifully executed. The tip comes to a perfect point and the fit is nice and tight. The blade on this one rates Exc++/NM. It shows spotting, age grey and scratches throughout. The brown felt buffer pad continues to remain intact. The lightning bolt style scabbard is brass based, gold gilded and lacquered. The hand enhancing, gilding and lacquer are gorgeous. Both throat retaining screws remain intact and unturned. The button continues to work well and tightly secures the scabbard to the hilt. The crossguard and pommel are brass based and gold gilded. The fouled anchors to the crossguard and proudly perched kriegsmarine eagle pommel are all beautifully detailed. The grip is wood based and covered in white celluloid. It is in excellent condition. The brass double twisted wire wrap remains tightly intact. There is some puddy to the hole at the top where the grip wire enters. It also comes with a “cats-ass” portepee that is in wonderful condition. Overall, it’s a very nice piece.