The hilt of this early example reflects solid nickel, heavy fittings. The reverse ferrule is stamped with the marking, "Fü 14". This same stamping appears on the throat of the scabbard. The grip plates are fine stag examples. They have rich brown grains in the surfaces and golden edges. These excellent plates are retained with screw and spanner hardware. The scabbard shell is straight throughout. The scabbard fittings are in perfect condition. The stamped designs remain crisp to include the swirls at the upper fitting and the shovel- over-wheat shafts with superimposed swastika at the lower. The blade motto etch is deeply executed, having background blackening remaining at about 95%. The reverse ricasso is etched with the RAD triangle, "Ges. Gesch" and the Eickhorn double oval trademark used by this firm from 1933-35. The circles trap the firm name and location, "Carl Eickhorn, Solingen". Inside is the serrated tail squirrel over the initial's "C.E.". Fine collectible example.