January Online Auction (Sale #298)
Lot 333:
Description
World War II German Army Dove Head Sword by Eickhorn
Having 32.5-inch blade with Carl Eickhorn ‘seated Squirrel’ mark on ricasso, gilt brass hilt retaining leather buffer pad, ‘Ges. Gesch.’ stamp, Wehrmacht eagle on langet, florals on guard, backstrap and pommel with wire-wrapped grip, fabric and metallic threaded portepee and scabbard having black finish and single suspension ring; together with black vinyl sword storage and carry bag
Property from: a Woodstock, Illinois estate
Length: 38 1/2 inches (including scabbard)
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, blade having occasional pen-tip sized nicks along edge and light surface discoloration throughout, nickel plating free of any major rust or deep pitting, some darkening and loss to finish on hilt throughout, some loosening and loss to wire wrap on grip, light wear to portepee, scabbard having scuffs and scratches throughout but maintaining majority of black finish
Category: Military & Weapons > World War II
Estimated Sale Time: 2:19 pm CST
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Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%), Wisconsin (5.5%)
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Last modified: January 17, 2023, 9:58 am
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, blade having occasional pen-tip sized nicks along edge and light surface discoloration throughout, nickel plating free of any major rust or deep pitting, some darkening and loss to finish on hilt throughout, some loosening and loss to wire wrap on grip, light wear to portepee, scabbard having scuffs and scratches throughout but maintaining majority of black finish
Dimensions: 38.5 in
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