2nd Model Navy Dagger by Eickhorn

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A M1938 - 2nd Model Kriegsmarine Dolch für Offiziere. The acid etched fouled anchor blade on this one has age and spotting. The etching has dark and crisp panels that provide a wonderful contrast to the bright exterior. There is some wee pits/stain towards the tip. The stamped squirrel “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. The original brown felt buffer pad continues to remain intact. The lightning bolt style scabbard is brass based, gold gilded and lacquered. There is a dent to the obverse between the bands. It depicts wonderful details especially with the hand enhancing towards the tip. 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. I like how the brass has aged showing nice patina. The grip is wood based and covered in white celluloid. It continues to remain in wonderful shape. The brass double twisted wire wrap remains tightly intact. The portepee is worn with some bullion loss. included is the original set of hangers that arrived here with this dagger. The fittings are all matching. They are heavily worn and the shorter has been roughly repaired with the fabric put in wrong side out. If you are a bit handy you could turn this around.