Uncleaned Army Officer's Dagger. Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM. Silver-plated hilt fittings show dark age patina to well detailed oak leaf embellished pommel and crossguard with Eickhorn 2nd pattern eagle with much factory darkening remains in the recesses of the pommel oak leaves as well as the crossguard eagle/swastika. Medium orange grip shows only minor surface wear with one tiny hairline crack on the upper obverse adjacent to the pommel and age toning in the recesses of the grip swirls. Polished blade grades EX+/EX++ showing faint surface wear/runner marks, primarily where runners have rested against blade, with light gray shadowing on lower obverse, but no pitting or nicks to cutting edges and is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated scabbard shows dark age patina matching the hilt fittings and is complete with the thick throat and reverse, center mounted, flat-head screw normally associated with Eickhorn 2nd pattern Army daggers. Nice uncleaned Eickhorn example. EX++ (25444) $875.