Third Reich 2nd Model Kriegsmarine Dagger-Eickhorn

A later produced Navy dagger having the "over the shoulder" Eickhorn logo to the blade.
Pommel is an outstanding example having good detail to the eagle’s head and breast feathering as well as the half opened wings talons wreath and vaulted swastika.The high quality brass crossguard has the typical larger Eickhorn type center blocks featuring fouled anchors. Both pommel and cross guard retain all the original guilding. The acanthus leaves are raised out on the qullion arms and the button ends are in excellent crisp condition with nipples at the center.
The carved wood grip is covered with off-white celluloid. This celluloid remains in perfect conditionality with attractive age toning and is tightly wrapped with twisted brass wire.
The accompanying scabbard is an outstanding example despite having none of its original guilding present. This scabbard shows no wear. The lightning bolts feature the palmettes above and below the hanging rings. The carrying bands have very fine overlapping oak leaves with acorns. The eyelets are the triple serrated variety. They are still quite crisp throughout. The throat is retained by two flush mounted side screws.
The blade is in very fine condition being bright throughout. This blade features the fouled anchor design and retains its needle-like tip. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the post-1941 mark showing the squirrel looking over his shoulder. The original brown /red felt buffer is in place. An original gold coloured thin cord portepee is attached to the grip and cross guard in the correct manner

Code: 51035