Original WWII German 2nd Model Naval Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Hammered Scabbard and Hangers Swords It is the origin of

It is the origin of the English language equivalent term matchet

which makes sense as it was manufactured at the end of 1891

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The receiver also definitely shows signs of modification

18th and 23rd Reserve Battalions

Original WWII German 2nd Model Naval Dagger by Carl Eickhorn with Hammered Scabbard and Hangers Swords It is the origin ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. We just received this very nice dagger out of a large private collection. It is a fine Solingen Produced totally original WWII German 2nd Model Naval Dagger by legendary maker Carl Eickhorn, complete with the original plated "hammered" style brass scabbard. Additionally, it also has a fine set of original velvet backed hangers. This is certainly a very nice and complete 2nd Model Navy Dagger offering. This example