Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword with Scabbard & NCO Troddel German Machine Guns as the aluminum was required

as the aluminum was required for other more critically essential items

what is known as the Seven Years War (1756-1763) in Europe

The barrel happens to be marked BELGIUM

A truly interesting carbine variation

All classes but the Medal of the Red Eagle Order could be awarded with swords for distinction in wartime

Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword with Scabbard & NCO Troddel German Machine Guns as the aluminum was requiredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice example, with an excellent nickel plated blade, and comes complete with a very nice leather and bullion NCO Troddle knot. The dove head and backstrap are embossed with foliage and floral designs, which extends onto the side tabs. The "flat" P guard has the NSDAP Reichsadler (National Eagle) in the center, surrounded by the classic German oak leaf and acorn motif, while the