January Online Auction (Sale #298)
Lot 340:
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World War II German Army Lion Head Sword by Eickhorn
Having 30.25-inch blade with Carl Eickhorn ‘seated squirrel’ mark on ricasso, gilt brass hilt retaining leather buffer pad, ‘D.R.P.’ stamp, Wehrmacht eagle on langet, florals on guard and backstrap, wire-wrapped grip with lion / panther head pommel having faceted red stone eyes, leather and fabric 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: 36 3/8 inches (including scabbard)
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, blade having minimal isolated areas of surface darkening near ricasso and beginning of fuller, remainder of blade having occasional light scuffs and scratches, aside from isolated shallow areas nickel plating free of any major rust or deep pitting, factory cross graining clearly visible throughout blade, guard having slight movement, hilt having occasional areas of darkening, some resulting from friction with portepee, end of scabbard having shallow dents that do not hinder blade movement, only minimal scuffs and scratching overall, retaining vast majority of finish
Category: Military & Weapons > World War II
Estimated Sale Time: 2:25 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, 10:03 am
Condition: Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use, blade having minimal isolated areas of surface darkening near ricasso and beginning of fuller, remainder of blade having occasional light scuffs and scratches, aside from isolated shallow areas nickel plating free of any major rust or deep pitting, factory cross graining clearly visible throughout blade, guard having slight movement, hilt having occasional areas of darkening, some resulting from friction with portepee, end of scabbard having shallow dents that do not hinder blade movement, only minimal scuffs and scratching overall, retaining vast majority of finish
Dimensions: 36.375 in
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