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ORIGINAL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN stamped TM. Model number 1716 “Roon” Eickhorn pattern sword with 99% of factory gilding and most of the protective lacquer remaining to the superbly detailed pommel with raised oak leaf embellished knuckle-bow, backstrap, ferrule and crossguard. Obverse langet has Wehrmacht style national emblem and plain reverse langet. Black celluloid grip shows no surface wear with no cracks or chips and with triple twisted silver wire wrap present. Plain, plated blade grades MINT showing no nicks or cuts. Blade is complete with brown leather blade buffer pad and steel scabbard retaining approximately 99%% of the period black enamel showing loss of paint on carrying ring, one very minor spot on reverse and some scuffing to drag. Attached to the hilt is the damaged Eickhorn factory tag with cut black paper insert which does not extend beyond the metal portion. Sword is complete with orange/brown felt bag with draw string. Near MINT (27544)
