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Presentation 2nd Model Navy Dagger. Carl Eickhorn
(stamped squirrel holding sword) TM. Gilted brass
hilt fittings show light surface wear to pommel
and crossguard, with much gilting remaining in recesses
of eagle & swastika pommel and fouled anchor
pattern crossguard. Off-white celluloid-over-wood
grip is perfect with no cracks or chips, and is
complete with tight twisted brass wire wrap. Plated
blade grades excellent+/excellent++ showing light
surface wear/runner marks, with 100% of the background
frosting remaining in the double-etched, fouled
anchor motif. Is complete with brown felt blade
buffer pad. Obverse ricasso is jeweler-engraved
with the inscription, "Gewidmet v. Stamm Taucherprahm
1941" (Presented to von Stamm Barge Diver,
1941). Gilted brass scabbard shows light surface
wear with portions of gilting and factory lacquer
remaining to the lightning bolt pattern. Both obverse
& reverse have several minor depressions, primarily
towards tip of scabbard. Is complete with detailed
oak leaf scabbard suspension bands. Nice Eickhorn
presentation example that could be researched. Exc+
(26462) $1,595 SOLD
 
 
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