PRE WWII GERMAN ARMY ORDNANCE OFFICER DRESS SWORD-CARL EICKHORN 1938

Description

Very good condition original pre WWII German army ordnance officer sword that is marked “C.E./38” on top of the guard for manufacture by Carl Eickhorn in 1938 and has a few Waffenamt proof marks on various parts. Has the Eickhorn trademark on the left ricasso behind the langet. 31 ½” blade has nice original bright finish with a little gray and brown patina and was never sharpened. Still has original leather washer at the base. Brass hilt has attractive patina. Grip is missing some of the wire wrap. The leather finger loop is present. Fitted in correct original steel scabbard that has a nonmatching serial number to the sword, and is marked “C.E./G.” for manufacture by Eickhorn in 1935. Scabbard has original blue metal finish with some brown patina and a few dings. A nice German ordnance officer sword for your collection.