Original German WWII NCO Dove's Head Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Troddel - 1933-1935 Trademark U.S. Uniforms so this example was converted

so this example was converted at arsenal for some reason

but also oxidation and other wear from service

They also were all marked Konstruktion Rheinmetal-Borsig on the top cover

Virginia where he stowed away on the German freighter Marta Russ

The metalwork has a lovely aged mottled patina

Original German WWII NCO Dove's Head Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Troddel - 1933-1935 Trademark U.S. Uniforms so this example was convertedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice representative example of the plain nickel Dove Head sword worn by Army NCO's, made by the famous Solingen based firm of Carl Eickhorn. 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 the standard "P" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard and plain rain guards (chappes).