November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
Lot contains (A) Third Reich era hunting cutlass, (B) Third Reich era forestry cutlass, (C) Imperial era forestry cutlass, and (D) Imperial era forestry dirk. (A) The Hunting cutlass made "Carl Eickhorn" is in overall near mint condition. The triple etched blade is in near mint condition with light runner marks and a few scattered light marks. The nickel plated cross guard and pommel are in near mint condition with only light natural patina. These fittings hold firmly in place the near mint condition stag grip, which has the "Deutsche Jägerschaft" emblem attached to the center of the grip. The leather scabbard with nickel plated fittings is also in near mint condition with a natural patina, and is complete with the correct frog. (B) The Third Reich Forestry Dagger made by "Carl Eickhorn" is overall in near mint condition. The blade triple etched blade is in near mint + condition with only a few small light marks near the blade tip. The brass hilt and hand guard are in near mint condition with acorn adorned bone grip plates attached. One of the acorns on the bone grip has become detached from it's mounting stud. The leather scabbard is in near mint condition with a few very small dents to the upper and lower fittings. This cutlass comes with a green portepee attached. (C) The Imperial Forestry Cutlass made by "ALCOSO" is overall in excellent condition. The "ALCOSO" marked, triple etched blade is in very good condition. The etching of the blade is very light, with an even graying and freckling from age. The brass hilt and hand guard are in near mint condition, with light wear to the original gold plating on the high points. The stag grip plates are in near mint condition and feature three brass acorns on the front of the grip. The three acorns on the grips reverse have fallen off, leaving only the studs exposed. The leather scabbard is in near mint condition, with a few very light dents to the lower brass fitting and even patina throughout both upper and lower fittings. (D) The Imperial Forestry Dirk is overall in excellent condition. The "WKC" marked, double etched blade is in excellent condition. The blades etching is light with an even graying and uniformed scratches running the length of the blade. The brass cross guard and pommel cap hold in place the acorn adorned stag grip, and are in excellent condition. One of the brass acorns has been lost. This dirk does not include a scabbard.