Original German WWII Police Officer Dress Sword Degen by ALCOSO Holsters & Cases The long blade 16” M1

The long blade 16” M1 Garand/Springfield is one of the most desirable of all US bayonets and today the collectors market has made an original very expensive and hard to come by

Krikorian participated in some of the most ferocious campaigns of the Mediterranean Theater of Operations including the Italian Campaign where he fought in the Battle of Monte La Difensa against intense German opposition in the 104th Panzer Grenadier Regiment ending in 1943

The squadron was elevated to an Air Base Group (ABG) on 28 January 1950

uncleaned with the dirt and wear from the Trench Warfare in which it was used

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Original German WWII Police Officer Dress Sword Degen by ALCOSO Holsters & Cases The long blade 16” M1Original Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine vintage World War Two German Police Officer's Degen made by Alcoso of Solingen. The sword has seen use and the nickel plating on the fitting has worn away revealing the original brass. The pommel cap has excellent serrations and no sign of improper removal. The "D" guard is in wonderful condition, ending in the the usual teardrop quillon. The ferrule is crisp, decorated with six standing oak leaves