Uncleaned Army Officer's Dagger w/Dark Orange Grip. Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel holding sword TM. This superb uncleaned example was recently obtained from a long established, advanced edged weapons collection in the southern United States .Silver-plated hilt fittings show uncleaned, dark, gun-metal gray age patina to well detailed oak leaf embellished pommel, early ferrule with well detailed oak leaves, and crossguard with Eickhorn 1st pattern eagle. This eagle features superb wing feathering, and handwork to the checkering on the eagle's chest and legs as pictured on page 24 of Exploring The Dress Daggers of the German Army by Thomas T. Wittmann. Dark orange, solid celluloid grip, nicely age-toned darker on the obverse, is perfect with no cracks or chips. Plated blade grades EX++ showing minor surface runner marks and light gray shadowing on lower obverse, but no pitting or nicks to cutting edges, and is complete with dark brown leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free, silver-plated scabbard shows dark, age patina matching the hilt fittings with superb definition to the pebbled panels, and is complete with the thick throat and center mounted flat-head screw often seen on Eickhorn Army daggers. The scabbard features superbly detailed oak leaves on the early beveled suspension bands. EX++ (25862) $845. HOLD