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Imperial German Naval Sword, by Eickhorn

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Imperial German Naval Sword, by Eickhorn
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Imperial German Naval Sword, by Eickhorn, 31-1/2'' blade, with celluloid grip. Condition is excellent. Double folding guard with uncrowned anchor retains about 90% original gilt finish. Celluloid grip is cracked but stable. Original sword knot is properly tied and looks to have always been on the sword; proper white washer is intact. The spearpoint rod-back blade is in excellent condition with mild carbon spotting in places. Scabbard is intact with no bends or cracking, and some minor loss to the leather. Fittings retain a lot of gilt with the Ostsee control number ''O.1878'' matching on all parts. Drag is marked with the Kriegsmarine acceptance ''(eagle)/M''. Est.: $800-$1,000.