|
Long Third Reich Municipal Police
Bayonet w/Frog. Carl Eickhorn, squirrel above
C.E. double-oval TM. Nickel-plated hilt fittings
show excellent detail to the eagle head and oak
leaf embellished crossguard with surface wear to
highlighs. Reverse of crossguard is stamped "P.S.
266" (Police School Sensburg) as is the upper
scabbard fitting. Blade spine is stamped 8. Dark
brown stag grips show surface wear but no cracks
or chips with third Reich Police emblem properly
pinned to the flattened obverse plate. The extra
holes at the lower grip have been properly period
filled. Plated blade measuring 33cm in length grades
EX- with runner/surface wear. Two minor dark oxidation/rust
patches on blade spine and three on cutting edge.
Black leather scabbard shows surface wear with no
creases, rips or tears and no damage to the reverse
stitching. Dent-free nickel plated scabbard fittings
show light surface wear/age/patina, but no damage
to the lower ball are complete with both retaining
staples. Brown leather frog grades EX+. Nice Eickhorn
example. EX+ (25195) $875.
 
|