Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Auction were at Cherbourg

were at Cherbourg

The back still has most of the paper covering (its fragile and ripped) showing that it has not been tampered with

RCAF Casulty Notification

with light to moderate oxidation on the obverse

XVI - Manufacture and Factory History

Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Auction were at Cherbourg(Postschutz Dolch). A composite parts Postschutz officials dagger, measuring 39 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 25 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. It is plain with the exception of a makers mark on the obverse ricasso reading ORIGINAL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms classic logo of a squirrel clutching a sword. The blade sits securely within a nickel plated