Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee. Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM. Silver-plated hilt fittings show dark, near black, age patina to well detailed oak leaf embellished pommel and crossguard with Eickhorn 2nd pattern eagle. Medium yellow/orange grip showing nice age toning (darker on the obverse) has one tiny nick/chip to lower obverse adjacent to ferrule and several surface nicks on reverse right edge, but no cracks or other damage. Polished blade grades Near MINT showing faint surface wear/runner marks, primarily where runners have rested against blade, but no graying, pitting or nicks to cutting edges and is complete with brown/black leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated scabbard shows dark age patina matching the hilt fittings and is complete with portions of factory lacquer and with the thick throat and reverse, center mounted, flat-head screw normally associated with Eickhorn 2nd pattern Army daggers. Dagger is complete with an EX+ 42cm portepee showing light wear/age and missing the slide, but no fraying or damage to cord. Included with the dagger are the two hanger straps with standard pebbled, lower clips, but missing the upper fitting and the buckle on the short strap. Nice Eickhorn produced Army dagger recently obtained from the estate of a WWII Delaware Veteran. EX++/Near MINT (24050) $795.