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| Government Officials Dagger by Eickhorn. ALCOSO are the most prolific maker of this dagger type, outnumbering Eickhorn in the order of 10:1, | Maker mark on reverse blade-note blade washer within recess of crossguard |
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| Dramatic upswept wings on the crossguard typify the Eickhorn product. Note Eagles head looking to its right, the same direction as the eagle head pommel | Finely serrated triple format rings adorn the stippled, army type scabbard. |
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| Stylised Pommel retains most factory burnishing, whilst imitation mother of pearl grip plates have aged to a pleasing honey gold. | Dis-assembly of the dagger is via this twin holed pommel cap. 'Though clearly removed at some point during its life, the cap retains essentially circular location points. |
