Private Purchase Police Bayonet by Eickhorn

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A Municipal Short Police Bayonet by Carl Eickhorn of Solingen. The full length 10.25" plated blade on this one looks good! It retains a nice and bright mirror like finish along with a perfect fit and sharp tip! The early stamped Eickhorn double oval maker mark is beautifully executed! The blade rates a solid Exc++ with minor plating loss. The leather scabbard body has good leather with a few marks that 5 minutes with a bit of shoe polish would remove. All the stitching remains. The brass based nickel plated scalloped scabbard fittings remain in good condition the lower exhibits more wear than the upper as likely it was protected with a frog. Two staples remain. The crossguard is unmarked as one would expect on a private purchase example. Peek under the crossguard and you will see the remains of where the Armorer removed the clamshell. The scabbard snugly fits the hilt. The multi-toned stag grip plates are tightly secured with two aluminum rivets. The centrally placed burnished aluminum 1st pattern police eagle is properly pinned and retains nice detail!