Reproduction Birdshead Dagger, Early 1960s Production View Watchlist >
Domestic
$20.00
($12.00 as additional item)
International
$65.00
($15.00 as additional item)
Lot # 151
System ID # 1803008
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This is a very early reproduction that was constructed from photos of an original presentation dagger that were observed in a Solingen trade magazine. An enterprising early dealer (most likely Jim Atwood) produced the dagger for sale. Because only the front of the dagger was then known, the back details on the pommel and the scabbard fittings were not completed. Only after the first original specimen of this ultra-rare dagger appeared were the reverse "missing" details observed. This is a fascinating piece, very high quality, featuring an artificial Damascus blade with raised dedications on both sides. This dagger was originally referred to as an "SA Birdshead" but subsequent examples have since appeared bearing other organizational emblems on the cross guard. Accordingly, it is believed this dagger, for which only a handful exist, was a special order "gift" available from Eickhorn. While not original, I have placed this specimen, along with the "R" on the thumbnail image, in the dagger section to stimulate interest among dagger collectors. Price stars artificially low for this rare specimen of "hobby history."

