This TeNo [Technische Nothilfe] Enlisted Hewer is in nice condition throughout. Model 1938. The total length is 41.5 cm. The Hewer has the maker mark on the blade: Original Eickhorn in Solingen.
Grip: The nickeling throughout the hilt is intact most of the the crossguard and ferrule area. The gear wheel is in excellent condition on the pommel, still having the darkening around the geared edges and the open center area. The crossguard eagle is quite beautiful throughout having its open winged bird looking to the viewer’s left. The bird clutches a mobile swastika which has the TeNo symbol superimposed over the center of it. This is a gear wheel with a hammer and the letter “N” beneath. All of the original factory darkening remains on both sides of this crossguard. The grip plates are a fine off-white color. They are both in perfect condition throughout and fit tight as a drum. These plates are retained by a screw and spanner hardware which appears unturned.
Blade: The blade has the matching stamping on the obverse ricasso. This bowie-style blade is finished in the matte style and shows only the most nominal signs of age. The reverse ricasso is etched with the 1935-41 logo. It presents a seated squirrel holding a downward pointing sword. Above the squirrel is the quality word, “Original” and below is the firm’s name and location, “Eickhorn Solingen”. Below the logo is the teno eagle. On either side of the bird’s legs respectively are the patent pending words, “Ges. Gesch.”. The original brown leather blade buffer is in very nice condition and firmly in place.
Scabbard: The scabbard shell is a beauty. It is totally straight and has outstanding original black paint. This paint has a tiny bit of crazing, it is still 90%. Excellent paint here! The scabbard shell is fitted with the nickel-plated matching mounts. These mounts are in excellent condition. Both mounts are retained by RAD style flathead screws and they are all in place and unturned. The brown stain is a trace of the leather buffer, it can be easily removed with a simple napkin. The throat of this example is stamped with the number “9241”.
Completed with matching hanger marked “A” - producent Assmann. Clip-belt on hangers a little bit damaged.
Condition 2 /EXC+