Original German WWII Service Worn Army Officer Dove Head Sword by F. W. Höller with Steel Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Cöln and Ariadne

Cöln and Ariadne

optimized for formation flying

The feed system used non-disintegrating belts

IT was also somewhat common to pour water on the top of the helmet to help cool it off

"Winchester" engraving is still partially visible on the top side of the barrel

Original German WWII Service Worn Army Officer Dove Head Sword by F. W. Höller with Steel Scabbard Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Cöln and AriadneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice service used example, made by the firm F. W. Hller of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. It comes complete with the correct steel scabbard, and unlike most, looks to have an un plated steel blade. Either that, or it became oxidized and was heavily cleaned, and then had additional oxidation occur. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass