Germany, Wehrmacht. A Officer’s Dagger by Eickhorn of Solingen
(Wehrmacht Offiziersdolch). Measuring 396 mm with the scabbard on and featuring a 258 mm long magnetic nickel-plated steel blade, with slightly sharpened edges, and a semi-pointy tip. The blade is marked “Original Eickhorn, Solingen” with the company’s logo on the reverse ricasso, retaining its original cross-graining throughout, with only minimal scratches on the blade, common to extraction and return to the scabbard. The washer is constructed of black leather and is present. It features a pumpkin coloured celluloid grip. The spacer ring between the cross-guard and the grip is present. The pommel is also constructed of nickel silver, exhibiting an oak leaf design. The scabbard is constructed of silvered metal (magnetic), with a traditional pebbled finish and ball final, with the throat retained by a single mounted screw. It is decorated with oak leaf bands and rings for attachment to a hanger. In overall better than very fine condition.

