Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive The decision on the formation

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

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

the 88th fought in the Battles of the Wilderness

It completes with a silvered alloy pommel bearing double-sided wreathed mobile swastikas

within a circular wheat wreath

Germany, Third Reich. A Postschutz Official’s Dagger, Composite Parts Example, By Carl Eickhorn Auction Archive The decision on the formation(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