An Early Army Dagger By Eickhorn certificate_of_authenticity Award document for Colonial Decoration

Award document for Colonial Decoration First Class

The son of the country magistrate Felix Oppert

(IAN DALGLEISH GOWAN)

stating his service to that time as

then as a Gunner-in-Command of Torpedo Boat No

An Early Army Dagger By Eickhorn certificate_of_authenticity Award document for Colonial DecorationThis 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