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ARTIFACT:
This is a beautiful Nazi Army officer's sword by Eickhorn in the Blücher pattern with a 33" blade. Topping the sword is the magnificent head of a golden lion, with ruby glass eyes and a mane giving way to oak leaves. Below the leaves is a blank oval meant for a monogram engraving. There is also an eagle with a swastika spanning the crossguard. The blade bears the squirrel logo of Eichorn, dating the sword to circa 1935-1941, and the underside of the hilt has a patent mark.
VINTAGE:
Circa 1935-1941.
SIZE:
Overall: approximately 38" in length; sword only: 35-1/2" by 5"; blade only: 32-3/4" by 3/4" (at widest part); scabbard only: 35-1/4" by 1".
MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION:
Gilt brass, steel, painted steel, celluloid over wood or Bakelite handle, glass.
ATTACHMENT:
Ring on scabbard.
MARKINGS:
EICHORN SOLINGEN with squirrel logo at top of blade; DRP (patent mark) under hilt.
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. KEZAR VBEJX12 LIIEX6/12 TREJJX10/15
CONDITION:
8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The gilding to the sword top has mostly been polished off; blade is wonderful condition; scabbard has some small spots of wear.
GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.
