Third Reich Water Protection Police Dagger by Eickhorn
Guns International #: 100540624 Seller's Inventory #: 24348
Category: Military Collectible Non US - Edged Weapons Post 1900
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
This is a rare and handsome dagger that measures 14 5/8" overall with a 9 13/16" straight, double-edged blade having full length double fullers. The ricasso reverse is stamped with the Carl Eickhorn trademark and small "(eagle)M" stamp while the obverse is marked "O 1005" (Ostsee nr. 1005). The naval type crossguard has a typical block center with bulbous quillons and has a fouled anchor motif on the obverse with geometric design and catch button opposite. The blue morocco grip is very slightly loose and has some of the original tint remaining with the high areas worn to the underlying dark brown leather and has the eagle and wreath police emblem on the obverse while the pommel has a slightly pinker ochre tarnish compared to the rest of the metal furniture. The correct naval style scabbard has the fairly common "lightning bolt" motif engraving with knotted rope hanger bands and has an overall dark ochre tarnish. An original Water Protection Police hanger is also included which is in excellent condition having only minor thread wear on the straps and a tarnish on the metal components that matches the scabbard. This is a fine example of a very hard to find Third Reich dagger and would make a great addition to any collection.
SOLD
Manufacturer: German
Model: Dagger