Original German WWII NCO Dove's Head Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard - 1935-41 Trademark ZULU War it saw combat for the

it saw combat for the first time in France on the Western Front

however they do show quite a bit of "mushrooming" of the tips due to hammer strikes

a variety of fur lined caps (Pelzmütze) had been introduced

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not uncommon due to exposure to long term moisture from condensation on the barrel

Original German WWII NCO Dove's Head Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard - 1935-41 Trademark ZULU War it saw combat for theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the plain nickel Dove Head sword worn by Army NCO's, made by the famous Solingen based firm of Carl Eickhorn. This sword design is a simplified version of the Officer's dove's head sword, without the decorative designs and engraving usually seen on the hilt. It has the standard "P" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard and plain rain guards (chappes), one of which