Railway Protection Leader Dagger [M1938 - 2nd model] by Carl Eickhorn Solingen
Rare Railway Protection Leader Dagger in lightweight aluminum construction,
Model 1938 – 2nd Type. Total length 39.9 cm. Maker marked
Carl Eickhorn, Solingen. A beautifully preserved original piece in
near mint condition.
Grip: The grip is round with double twisted grooves and made of
black Trolon. The ribbing is convex in form, giving it a refined appearance.
The separate, rounded pommel features a raised swastika on the top
and is made of aluminum. It is tightly screwed onto the tang.
At the lower end of the grip sits a smooth grip ring.
The slightly curved crossguard displays the winged wheel insignia of the
Deutsche Reichsbahn, sloping down towards the ends.
All hilt fittings are aluminum and show excellent craftsmanship.
Blade: Double-edged, mirror-polished and in excellent condition.
The tip is original and unshortened. The reverse bears the
maker’s mark “Carl Eickhorn Solingen”.
Between the blade shoulders and the lower crossguard lies the original
leather blade buffer – a distinctive detail of this fine Eickhorn production.
Scabbard: Smooth aluminum scabbard with decorative lower end.
It features two ribbed mounts with carrying rings, both fully closed and
securely welded. The surface has a uniform brushed finish, free from dents or scratches.
A pristine and completely authentic original example.
Historical Context: The Bahnschutz and the Deutsche Reichsbahn
The Bahnschutz (“Railway Protection Corps”) was a security and
protective organization of the Deutsche Reichsbahn (German National Railway),
established during the 1930s. Its main task was to protect railway lines,
stations, and transport routes from sabotage, espionage, and theft.
After the nationalization of the Reichsbahn in 1937,
the Bahnschutz became part of the police system. Officers of this organization
carried the Railway Protection Leader Dagger – a symbolic and
ceremonial edged weapon featuring the distinctive winged railway wheel emblem.
The Model 1938 (2nd Type) was manufactured from lightweight aluminum
and is among the rarest variants of its kind. Well-preserved examples such as this
are now highly sought after by collectors of historical edged weapons.
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