Original Rare German WWII Early Dove Head Cavalry Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard British Field Gear though there is signs of

though there is signs of past oxidation

- Left shoulder bears an Italian made heavy bullion embroidered 12th Air Force patch insignia

It had been superseded by the Type 89 mortar in 1929

and the collar still retains the two hook and loop fasteners

Original Rare German WWII Early Dove Head Cavalry Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard British Field Gear though there is signs ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely early example of a rare German WWII "Dove Head" Army Cavalry Officer's Sword, made by the famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in western Germany. While very famous for their Feldmarschall (Field Marshal) series of German officer swords, which contained both "Lion Head" and "Dove Head" varieties, they also did make other styles, particularly early during the NSDAP