Uncleaned Early SA Dagger w/Professionally Ground Roehm Blade and Leather Scabbard (#27888)

$1,995.00

Maker: CARl EICKHORN, SOLINGEN squirrel in double oval etched very low on the ricasso.; Condition:EX+/EX++

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SKU: 27888 Categories: ,

Description

CARL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN squirrel in double oval etched very low on the ricasso. Nickel-silver hilt fittings show uncleaned surface wear/yellow age patina with reverse lower crossguard marked “Wm” for Westmark (Austria). Medium brown, fine-grained wooden grip shows light surface wear with one or two minor faint depressions but, no chips or cracks and with silver grip eagle and SA insert properly inset. Mirror polished blade grades EX+/EX++ showing surface wear/runner marks with no nicks or cuts to the cutting edge. Deeply etched motto retains 98% of the artificial graying to the background. Reverse of blade has Roehm dedication professionally removed and is barely discernable from a normal blade. Dent-free, steel scabbard features period applied leather showing only light wear and scuffing but, no damage or tears. Nickel-silver scabbard fittings show surface wear/yellow age patina matching the hilt fittings and no damage or dents. Dagger is complete with early unmarked hanger and grades EX++. EX+/EX++ (27888)