Third Reich RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Labour Service Officer...
Third Reich RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Labour Service Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, fine example with two piece white celluloid grips with screw to the rear. Beautiful dark patina to the eagle head pommel, cross guard with RAD insignia to centre. Housed in its original scabbard with two fixed hanging bars. Fine condition blade with etched motto 'Arbeit adelt' and Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark to the reverse. Some light scratches to the blade but overall a very nice example with dark patina to the exterior fittings. Blade 26cms, overall 39 1/2 cms.
Late Wil Martin collection.
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Third Reich RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst) Labour Service Officers Dress Dagger by Carl Eickhorn, Solingen, fine example with two piece white celluloid grips with screw to the rear. Beautiful dark patina to the eagle head pommel, cross guard with RAD insignia to centre. Housed in its original scabbard with two fixed hanging bars. Fine condition blade with etched motto 'Arbeit adelt' and Carl Eickhorn makers trade mark to the reverse. Some light scratches to the blade but overall a very nice example with dark patina to the exterior fittings. Blade 26cms, overall 39 1/2 cms.
Late Wil Martin collection.
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