G009979 KAISERLISCHE MARINE OFFICER'S DAGGER. (Marinedolch)

BACKGROUND: The officers dagger dates back to the creation of the Prussian Navy in 1848.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 22cm long, nickel/silver plated, drop forged steel construction, stiletto style blade with dual, narrow, central fullers to each side. Nice double etching to the blade. Maker marked to Eickhorn. The dagger has a nicely detailed, fire gilt, brass construction crossguard and pommel. The crossguard features an embossed fouled anchor to both the obverse and reverse centerpieces. The reverse centerpiece of the crossguard has an integral spring loaded locking button which is fully intact and still functions. The pommel is in the form of the Imperial Crown. The dagger has a nicely aged white ivory grip with twisted, brass wire wrap still intact. The dagger also comes with its original fire gilted brass construction scabbard with a random hammered design. The scabbard has both of the sweated on, embossed, oak-leaf patterned hanger bands with the scabbard rings and hanger loops all intact. The top throat is secured to the scabbard by two dome headed screws with one situated at either side near the top edge. Scarce.

GRADE ****1/4                             PRICE $1,800.00

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