January Online Auction | LOT #351 - World War II German Navy Officer 2nd Model Dagger by Eickhorn
World War II German Navy Officer 2nd Model Dagger by Eickhorn
Estimate: $750 - $950
Hammer Price: $1,900
Provenance: brought to U.S. by a veteran as trophy, all components certified original and "Almost Mint" ex Gettysburg Museum of History, 12/18/21 #65329
Dimensions: Length: 16 5/8 inches (including scabbard)
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; minor areas a minimal surface discoloration on ricasso and immediately above buffer pad, occasional light scuffs and scratches, light runner mark visible along a single etched portion, motifs crisply defined and nickel plating free of any major rust or deep pitting, push button locking mechanism retaining tension with resistance and functions strongly, some occasional areas of finish darkening throughout hilt, grip crack free with wire bound firmly in place, wear to portepee, mostly concentrated around free-hanging portion immediately outside knotting on guard as well as on "knot" portion, consistent with age, friction and normal carrying; scabbard having (2) shallow dents in potion between finial and second ring, consistent with field use / capture and retains much of its gilt finish having occasional light scuffs and scratches; hangers, including lion fasteners retain vast majority of original gilt finish, a single metal eyelet missing from the cloth portion of hanger with chain, all (4) clips from ends of each hanger still working with proper tension
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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%), Wisconsin (5.500%)