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Gentlemen
Here we have an Eickhorn KM dagger with an ivory handle. I have not seen many KMs but I have never seen one with a plain blade. Is this a fantasy piece?
All opinions welcome.
Many thanks
James
PS sorry about the rubbish photos. If necessary I will wait till proper daylight tomorrow and add more
P1010946.JPG (100.94 KB, 159 downloads) Here you can see some discolouration in the handle. Also the little cracks showing up with the dirt P1010947.JPG (103.24 KB, 160 downloads) is this pommel OK. The eagles head seems to lean forward.
Clear picture of the discolouration on the handle P1010951.JPG (108.47 KB, 160 downloads) detail of a hanging loop
Last edited by JamesT; 10/22/2011 05:52 PM.
Always interested in buying NSDAP collar tabs and Eickhorns of any sort I collect badges and groups for the Polish Army in the West (Polskie sily Zbrojne Na Zachodzie) 1939/47 especially unit badges Contact me directly on [email protected]
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KM's did come with a plain blade and are harder to find.
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Dow is correct... but the etched blades usually sell for more than the plain blades, go figure.
I have two plain bladed Eickhorn Kriegsmarine daggers, but both have the over shoulder 42 TM.
John
Always looking for Eickhorns and etched bayonets.
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Result!! I thought this might have been a parts dagger. And is the ivory (it is ivory isn't it?) handle is correct too?
So what sort of money would this be worth on this site?
Many thanks for your comments
James
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Everything appears to be correct. It is an unusual example with the ivory grip and "hammered" scabbard, but with the plain blade. It appears the original owner wanted all the upscale enhancements to be on the outside where they could be seen. I would check dealer sites for comparable daggers and see what they are listing for. But, I would keep in mind most dealers are asking top dollar.
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Thanks Grumpy. Good advice
All the best
James
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