Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Hold 1872 in Burlington

1872 in Burlington

facing non re-engagement for service

an award document for a Wound Badge

numbered "2" and dated April 27

surrounded by the inscription "LEGA NAVALE ITALIANA" (Italian Naval League)

Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Hold 1872 in Burlington(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