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Uncleaned Army Officer Dagger w/Portepee &
Deluxe Hangers. Carl Eickhorn, etched squirrel
holding sword TM. Silver-plated hilt fittings show
age patina with portions of factory frosting/lacquer
remaining on the oak leaf embellished pommel and
well detailed crossguard with Eickhorn 2nd pattern
eagle. Medium orange grip light age nice age toning
in the recesses of the grip swirls, shows minor
surface wear with no cracks or other damage. Polished
blade grades EX++ showing faint surface faint surface
wear/runner marks and minor gray shadowing/speckling,
but no pitting or nicks to cutting edges, and is
complete with tan leather blade buffer pad. Dent-free,
silver-plated scabbard shows spots of age patina
with and minor age crazing to lacquer, with much
factory frosting remaining. Scabbard is complete
with the beveled edge suspension bands, thick throat
and reverse, center mounted, flat-head screw normally
associated with Eickhorn Army daggers. The 42cm
portepee grades EX++/Near MINT showing only faint
wear/age while the deluxe hangers grade EX++ showing
minor wear to fabric and age to heavy deluxe fittings.
Nice Eickhorn combination. EX++/Near MINT (26094)
$945. SOLD
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