Description
No Maker. Although this sword is unmarked it appears to be another example of the purchase/exchange of parts by edged weapons manufacturers; the lion head pommel/backstrap is an Eickhorn pattern used on their models Number 1312 and 1695 as shown in the Eickhorn Kundendienst. The knuckle-bow/crosguard appears to be a left-looking, open-winged eagle version of the Richard Herder unattributed sword pictured on page 86, upper of Swords Of Germany 1900/1945 by John R. Angolia. Early gilded brass hilt fittings show light wear to highlights with 100% of the muted, honey-gold, fire gilding remaining in the recesses of the heavily chased, hand enhanced lion head pommel with red glass eyes, oak leaf embellished backstrap/ferrule/knuckle-bow, as well as crossguard with hand-enhanced eagle and swastika on the obverse langet and oak leaves and shield on the reverse langet. Black celluloid-over-wood grip shows light wear/age residue, but no cracks, chips or damage, and is complete with triple, twisted brass wire wrap. Plated blade measuring 30 ½” in length grades EX++/Near MINT showing minor surface wear/runner marks, but no lifting, speckling or nicks to cutting edge and is complete with brown leather buffer pad. Steel scabbard retains approximately 98% of the period repainted enamel with wear to drag and one tiny depression to the lower obverse shell. The original tan fabric storage bag grades VG+ showing age/wear/minor age holes and is complete with snap fasteners. NOTE: The bag is longer than the sword, but appears original to the sword. Nice lion head example with superb hand enhanced detail to the hilt. EX++
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