THIRD REICH RIFFLE ASSOCIATION DAGGER BY EICKHORN WITH FROG AND PORTEPEE.

The silver plated hilt fittings are in excellent condition, the clamshell is complete with the riffle association enamel badge which includes two small swastikas in the design. The white celluloid grip is in mint condition, these grips are very fragile so it is rare to find one in perfect condition, the grip also features metal crossed rifles. The blade is in excellent condition and it is triple etched, it features long decorative panels to the obverse and reverse sides featuring crossed riffles and target board, huntsman, stags and dogs in foliage decoration, the spine of the blade is also etched with oakleaves, the reverse side of the blade is stamped with the Eickhorn trade mark and being there 1935 / 41 pattern. Black leather scabbard with matching silver mounts, there is a slight mark to the leather just above the bottom mount but it is very minor. Complete with matching black leather frog and a very nice green riffle association knot. Riffle association daggers by Eickhorn are rare and difficult to find as most are by Alcoso. Exc++

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