WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger Maker Eickhorn

The WW2 German Kriegsmarine Officer’s Dagger by Eickhorn is a naval edged weapon issued to officers of the German Navy during the Second World War. The dagger features a distinctive gilt brass hilt with a white celluloid grip, often wrapped with twisted brass wire. The crossguard is decorated with naval motifs, typically including an anchor design. The blade, produced by the Eickhorn firm of Solingen, is constructed of polished steel and commonly etched with maritime imagery such as fouled anchors or floral patterns. The scabbard is made of brass, usually finished with a gold wash, and is often decorated with lightning bolt or oak leaf designs. These daggers served as both a ceremonial and status symbol within the Kriegsmarine. Eickhorn was a prominent and well-regarded manufacturer of such daggers, known for consistent quality and distinctive maker’s marks on the ricasso. The dagger illustrates the craftsmanship and tradition of German military edged weapons.