German Army model 1890 Non-Commissioned Officer's sword known as a “Dove Head” sword or Heer Mannschaftsabel.
The 860mm single-edged, slightly curved blade has a flat spine and single fuller on each side. The blade is in very good condition. The ricasso bears the back-to-back squirrels makers mark of Carl Eichhorn of Solingen, Germany. The spine of the blade is stamped with an inspection mark, the German eagle over the number 118.
The brass “Dove Head” hilt is in excellent condition with numerous matching inspection stamps, all showing the German eagle over 118. The front of the crosspiece is stamped with the number 7869 and C.E/G (for Carl Eichorn), along with another two inspection marks. The black composite grip is in good condition but missing its wire.
The blade is firm in the hilt.
This is a good condition German WW2 NCOs dress sabre with numerous Wehrmacht stamps.
£175.00
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