Vic Diehl Posted June 13, 2006 Share Posted June 13, 2006 Hoping the title catches your eye. On vacation so cannot send pics. Picked up this Spanish dagger unknown to me, please help me with your expertise.Brass mounted throughout.Scabbard---Imperial german, Navy typeDagger hilt--white celluloid wire wrapped grip. Imperial german Type crossguard with capstan knob ends, centeral located winged prop on both sides. Design is cast into the crossguard. Pommel-- Single turned knob matchng the crossguard ends.Blade. Tang stamped DAMAST but nickel plated. double stamped Carl Eickhorn, squirrel on one side, written logo on the other. Blade obverse has a squadron of 5 single wing planes with turning props in formation over a village, other side has Toledo, and the Crowned FF with Spanish Coat of arms. Entire setup is quailty. Any help appreciated.Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Posted June 14, 2006 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hello,It seems that a picture should be helpfull. We will wait for your return home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 Pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 out of scabbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vic Diehl Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 (edited) All the pics are the same size, but I can not add more Edited June 16, 2006 by Vic Diehl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Vic Diehl Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 better blade scan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Panzerpionier Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 (edited) anotherI have never seen something like that.Perhaps it was made to celebrate the liberation of the "Alcazar" of Toledo. The presence of propeller blades, wings may suggest connection to Legion Condor, but in that case I would expect some Luftwaffe emblems or swastikas.The crest is that of Nationalist Spain, but the "crowned FF" monogram is unknown to me. Edited June 17, 2006 by Panzerpionier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 verticle shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerpionier Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 verticle shotCould you post a close-up pic of the "crest on eagle"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Its Roumanian. The double F cypher is for Ferdinand.Regards,Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Here is a copy of the Eagle seal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 A salute to Pete!Here is the Ferdinand site---http://www.cs.kent.edu/%7Eamarcus/Mihai/en...erdinanden.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerpionier Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Here is a copy of the Eagle sealDefinitely not Spanish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sal Williams Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 So is it Romanian but having to do with the Spanish Civil War? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sal;I do not believe there is any tie in with Spain. I thought there was due to the word toledo, but probably not.Vic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzerpionier Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Sal;I do not believe there is any tie in with Spain. I thought there was due to the word toledo, but probably not.VicI agree.I thought that the crest on eagle was that of Nationalist Spain, but definitely it is not. Toledo is a city in Spain with connection to the Spanish Civil War, but perhaps is also a Romanian word.The dagger was made by a renowned German company, and therefore it has a lot of interest indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Diehl Posted June 18, 2006 Author Share Posted June 18, 2006 Yes, Eickhorn pieces are always in demand. This blade is stamped with the Eickhorn stamp for DAMAST but was nickel plated over and the damascus pattern is not visible. I am emailing some people in Romania, perhaps there is some interest in bringing such a rare piece home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Dwyer Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Here is a copy of the Eagle sealThat's the coat of arms of the Kingdom of Romania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iliese Posted December 12, 2016 Share Posted December 12, 2016 On 18 June 2006 at 10:19, Panzerpionier said: I agree. I thought that the crest on eagle was that of Nationalist Spain, but definitely it is not. Toledo is a city in Spain with connection to the Spanish Civil War, but perhaps is also a Romanian word. The dagger was made by a renowned German company, and therefore it has a lot of interest indeed. Hello everybody! Sorry for intrusion. This is a rare Romanian air force dagger from 1920-25. Does have a similar correspondent in Navy from the same period. Unfortunately the upper handling has been replaced. For those interested in, I can post some pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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