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2nd
Model Bahnschutz Dagger w/Deluxe Hangers. No maker.
Although unmarked, the crossguard winged insignia
has a casting flaw in the right wing of the Bahnschutz
insignia on the obverse langet as is correct for
an Eickhorn produced 2nd model Bahnschutz dagger.
Factory frosted aluminum hilt fittings show minor
surface wear with approximately 99% of the frosting
remaining to the spherical pommel with raised sunwheel
swastika, ribbed ferrule and crossguard. The is
one tiny nick in the outer ridge of the pommel.
Black, solid celluloid, ridged grip has a missing
chip to the lower reverse shaft of grip, inside
the ferrule, resulting in a 1/8" chip visible
on the reverse grip. The remainder of the grip is
perfect with no cracks or chips. Mirror polished,
blade grading Exc++, shows faint runner marks with
some minor gray shadowing, but no nicks to cutting
edges, and is complete with dark brown leather blade
buffer pad. Dent-free, polished, frosted-steel scabbard
shows some minor surface specks, but no pitting
or other damage. The original Bahnschutz hangers
in Near MINT condition show virtually no wear with
age to the aluminum bullion facings with black stripes
and oak leaf embellished clips and the black velvet
backings. The oval oak leaf pattern buckles, slides
and deluxe, Assmann marked lower clips show dark
age patina with nor damage. Superb unmarked, Eickhorn
style, Bahnschutz example complete w/ORIGINAL hangers,
recently obtained from the family of a WWII Maryland
veteran. Exc++/Near MINT (25016) PRICE ON REQUEST
SOLD

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