RLB Leader Dagger [M1938] 2nd Model with Damascus Blade - Eickhorn Solingen

RLB Leader Dagger [M1938] 2nd Model with Damascus Blade - Eickhorn Solingen

This 2nd Model RLB [Reichsluftschutzbund] Officer's Dagger is with Damascus Blade and inscription. It is a fine piece having solid nickel silver plated hilt mounts. Model 1938. The reverse ricasso is etched with the oval trademark of this firm. The ovals contain the firm’s name and location, Carl Eickhorn Solingen.

Grip: It is a fine piece having solid nickel silver plated hilt mounts. The pommel cap still has its original pointy top and the top surfaces as well as the edges around the pommel are in good condition. The edge of the pommel has a decorative groove that runs around the circumference. The crossguard features the stubby winged, art deco eagle which looks to the viewer’s right. This bird grasps a wreath with a open swastika within the wreath. The crossguard arms are a triangular shape and each arm has three grooves in its surfaces. The grip is a wood base. It is bulbous in the center and tapers on both ends. The leather shows some usage signs but overall it is still in first rate condition. All of the original grain is still intact. The grip features a button having a sunburst in the backgrounds. The original silvering still appears to be intact throughout the sunburst.

Blade: The blade is a damascus example. The blade is in EXC++ condition throughout. Obverse with inscription "Für den heldenhaften Einsatz, Mai 1940" (For the heroic efforts, in May 1940). The reverse ricasso is etched with a Carl Eickhorn Logo. The original leather blade buffer is in place.

Scabbard: The scabbard shell is straight throughout. This metal shell is covered with leather. The scabbard mounts are the silver-plated steel base type. This would indicate that this piece was made as a 2nd Model and was not converted from a 1st. The center and upper mount are equipped with eyelets and hanging rings.

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