Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive 1944 while commanding the SS

1944 while commanding the SS Panzer Artillery Regiment 2 of the 2nd SS Panzer Division “Das Reich”

measuring 62

The decision on the formation of the unit was taken in late May and June 1944

but this rare Hlinka Guard sword is in an overall extremely fine condition

the obverse with a central white enameled medallion bearing a hand-painted Prussian imperial eagle

Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive 1944 while commanding the SS(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