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Mikebiker,
I have never seen a pommel do this but the cheap pot metal fittings are consistent with the late Eickhorn trademark. IMO the dagger is genuine but a very late, last ditch piece when brass was substituted for ersatz materials. You probably have noted that the blade, buffer pad plate and release button or all of the highest quality suggesting use of existing stockpiles of materials. I have also seen this finish on late navies....almost like paint.