Germany, Kriegsmarine. An Officer’s Dagger by Eickhorn of Solingen

(Kriegsmarine Dienstdolch). Measuring 418 mm with its scabbard on, with a 250 mm long nickel-plated magnetic steel blade, with dull edges, and having a dull tip. The blade’s reverse ricasso is marked with the maker mark of Eickhorn of Solingen. Both sides of the blade feature two blood grooves, with only very minor surface marks common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The felt spacer is well attached to the dagger. The fittings and cross-guard are brass, bearing an anchor design on both sides, with the addition of a blade release button on the maker marked side of the dagger. The celluloid grip is cream-coloured, without marks or cracks of any kind, with seven rows of tightly wrapped twisted brass wires in the groves of the grip. The pommel exhibits a detailed Naval eagle standing on a wreathed swastika. The ornately-designed scabbard exhibits a lightning design, with a ball final, and two sets of brass hardware to attach the dagger to a dagger hanger. The throat is tightly held in place by two period original screws with small dents throughout from period wear. In overall better than very fine condition.