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Title Weimar army officer's sword
Nationality German
Period c 1933-35
Price £0.00
Sold

This is an Eickhorn make right on the border of the Weimar and the Third Reich era on account of having a gilt aluminium hilt and the style of the maker mark. These swords were carried as dress swords by infantry officers and senior NCOs.

It retains some 80% of its gilding, noticeably showing wear on the backstrap, where the aluminium shows through the gilt finish. The scabbard has most of its original black paintwork, but has got somewhat crinkled with age. The blade is marked Eickhorn Solingen, with the standing squirrel mark of 1933-35, and is in splendid shape with a little barely noticeable pickling to the nickel finish, which is normal for a piece of this age. I have replaced the leather washer because the original had worn away. Otherwise, apart from a good clean, it is as I found it.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : German : 20th Century]

testimonials

Swords mattered [arrived?]. I am very content. You still have which good swords for the sale?

H K, Germany, 17.10.2005

I should have written sooner, but I did want to let you know that the photos arrived safely and are absolutely fabulous. I could not be happier with them.

Thanks for the excellent service and great photos. I hope we have occasion to do business together again.

J B, USA, 18.08.2005

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