Starting at the base of the handle, the dagger has a domed pommel with a vertical oak leaf design, the orange celluloid handle has a spiral ribbed design running to a horizontal ferrule with more oak leaves , and the cross-guard has the German Army eagle, holding a wreath with a swastika in its talons. The ends of the cross-guard have a scrolled design with a silvered finish. The double edged stiletto-style blade is 10" long and bears the maker's proof mark for the Carl Eickhorn Firm of Solingen. The scabbard has an alligatored texture and 2 oak leaf bands with rings to mount to hanging straps. Complete with a hanging silver "Portepee" or sword-knot.