Earliest SS Dagger by Carl Eickhorn

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This would have been manufactured among the preliminary SS Daggers. A very early Model 1933 SS Dagger (Schutzstaffel Dienstdolch) by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen with vertical hanger. The blade on this one is very nice! The acid etched "Meine Ehre Heißt Treue" motto and double oval "C.E. Carl Eickhorn Solingen" maker mark are both crisp and beautifully executed! They provide a wonderful contrast to the bright blade. The fit and tip are both perfect. The crossgrain runs the full length of the blade shining wonderfully against the light! The blade rates Exc++/NM. It shows surface scratches/runner marks and minor age grey/spotting throughout. The scabbard is steel based and black anodized. It has been recently re-blued and shows streaks throughout. It has some pitting marks and remains dent free. The nickel silver based scalloped scabbard fittings look great. The ball has two wee bruises yet retains a fine round shape. Four scabbard screws remain intact, one is a replacement. The scabbard fit is perfect and closes with a snap. The nickel silver based crossguards look excellent matching the scabbard fittings in color and patina. The lower side is bench marked "4" as you would expect to see on these early Eickhorn's. The reverse of the lower fitting is district stamped "I" (Munich). The grip is black died hardwood. It is rough and has chips, cracks and flakes throughout. Look at the back of the grip you can tell this vertical hanger has been on it forever! I just love it when you see stuff like that! It has wonderful fits that shows the time they had and the effort they put into these early pieces. The nickel silver based eagle is crisp, wonderfully detailed and has a perfect fit. The SS roundel retains 95%+ of its enamel and also has a perfect fit! This one comes with an early atypical black leather vertical hanger. The clip is marked: "RZM UE 71" and continues to work well! An early piece with a desired maker mark.