Original Imperial German WWI Triple Etched Army Artillery NCO Dove's Head Sword with Scabbard Japanese Documents and Books and a tailor's label from

and a tailor's label from Hobson & Sons of London

Beneath the bombs is large an embroidered patch that reads:

Ofstie was assigned to Rear Admiral Clifton Sprague's Task Unit 77

The scabbard shell is a solid example being straight

There is also the correct felt padding under the liner

Original Imperial German WWI Triple Etched Army Artillery NCO Dove's Head Sword with Scabbard Japanese Documents and Books and a tailor's label fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a Dove's Head Dress sword worn by Army NCO's, with a lovely "Triple Etched" nickel plated steel blade. 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 a larger "D" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard without any rain guards (chappes). The hilt is nickel plated