EARLY THIRD REICH ARTILLERY OFFICERS LIONS HEAD SWORD BY EICKHORN.

A really nice looking Third Rich era sword with brass gilded hilt and red glass eyes to to the lions head. This is pictured in the Eickhorn catalogue and is designated as their ‘patent Offizier Sabel 1312. This model was offered with either crossed swords (cavalry) or crossed cannons (artillery) cast into the front langet. This one has crossed cannons, so is an artillery officer. Perfect celluloid grip with triple wires. An original quite wide leather pertapee with large acorn and red coloured end finishing. All original factory black paint which is 95% intact. Blade is quite long measuring 35“. and is in stone mint condition!! The early oval Eickhorn trademark is stamped into the blade and hidden under the front langet. This type of trademark was only used between 1933-35.

“The sale of Knives and other Edged Weapons are restricted to those aged over 18. Verification of age is required before purchase is concluded.”

Code: 5299