Kriegsmarine 2nd model Eickhorn etched dagger- Need Authentication

[Sterling MacCorry]

All,
What are your thoughts on a Kriegsmarine officers dagger with the eagle facing the wrong way. I am aware that this was a known issue with some of the daggers. My question is are they more or less desirable then ones with the eagle facing the right orientation?

[thebig]

Hi Sterling MacCorry,
the reason in this case may be that this is an eagle of the wrong manufacturer. Is it a dagger by Hörster? The eagle seems to be an Eickhorn one. I don't like a grip as well.
Best,
Oleg.

[Tomaz]

Hi Sterling,
The pommel, crossguard and blade are all Eickhorn and the blade has the 41-42 "over the shoulder" maker mark, the scabbard is a generic type not normally seen with Eickhorn and the screws are replaced. I agree with Oleg I don't like the grip, also Eickhorn did not use coloured grips on navy daggers. Pommels facing the wrong way are common and its due to compression/shrinkage of the top and bottom of the grip and compression of the buffer pad underneath the shoulders of the blade all allowing a fraction more of the threaded area of the blade tang coming through the top of the grip allowing slightly more of a turn to the pommel.

Best Tomaz.

[thebig]

Hi Sterling,
like already said, is it a Parts dagger. The grip and the blade are fakes in my opinion.
Best,
Oleg.

[dr73]

I agree with the others. It would be nice to see a picture of the makermark.

Danny

[Sterling MacCorry]

OK, here are some pics of the actual dagger I was purchased. I did not notice the eagle until after I ordered it. Emedals does take returns, if need be. Thanks!

[thebig]

Hi Sterling.
This is an other dagger. But it is a Parts dagger as well.
Best,
Oleg.

[Sterling MacCorry]

Thanks for the heads up! I'll have to return/cancell the order.