An Early Army Dagger By Eickhorn Hold 1917 in the trenches northeast

1917 in the trenches northeast of Loos

Escaping hydrogen gas will burn after mixing with air and will explode when mixed with air in the right proportions

on July 6th 1944

In solid bronze

An Early Army Dagger By Eickhorn Hold 1917 in the trenches northeastThis is a textbook of this early type of dagger by maker Eickhorn. With a 60 plus year old matching patina. The grip is a beautiful deep pumpkin orange colour with zero chipping or cracking. There is age soiling to the recess areas. The cross guard has fantastic details to the eye, beak, chest feathering and wreath. The edges are crisp while the surfaces remain smooth. The blade is well marked. It is bright throughout, still having nearly 100% cross