An Early Army Dagger By Eickhorn Archive 8 mm x 123

8 mm x 123

very nice quality cross

1941 for war service

London case of issue (case in good/fine condition)

stating that he had seven months previous military service with "C" Section

An Early Army Dagger By Eickhorn Archive 8 mm x 123This is a textbook of this early type of dagger by maker Eickhorn. With a 60 plus year old matching patina. The grip is a beautiful deep pumpkin orange colour with zero chipping or cracking. There is age soiling to the recess areas. The cross guard has fantastic details to the eye, beak, chest feathering and wreath. The edges are crisp while the surfaces remain smooth. The blade is well marked. It is bright throughout, still having nearly 100% cross