Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare German WWII Heer (Army) Cavalry Ordnance Sword, complete with its original matched blued steel scabbard. These were used during the interwar period and during the build up to WWII, after which they were replaced. As they were not produced for a long period of time, they very rarely come to market. This is only the second example that we have ever had, and it looks to be a nice one!

In form the sword is a simplified "Dove head" design, with a brass hilt bearing the "dove" pommel, "P" guard, and a crossguard with two langets over the blade, which terminates in a nice quillon. The brass is completely unadorned except for markings, and it has a very nice black celluloid covered wooden grip, which is bound by a skein of 4 brass wires, twisted in to reversed pairs. There is some cracking near the bottom of the grip, and a bit near the top, allowing the wooden base material to be seen. The original finger loop inside the guard is also torn off. The hilt is in lovely shape, with no major damage and a great patina. It is still tight on the guard, with no wobble, and is marked on the top of the guard with C.E./G. and serial number 3721, an early marking with a date code indicating 1935 manufacture by Carl Eickhorn. There are also early Waffenamt Stick Eagle / 82 inspection markings on both sides of the guard and on the backstrap.

The blade on this sword is in very good condition, measuring 31 1/2” inches in length with high quality nickel plating, which is mostly intact. There are just a few spots of oxidation, particularly on the spine of the blade, as well as some scuffing and scratching near the edge. The edge is correctly unsharpened, and only shows a few very small tiny dents, and no chips or major wear. The spine of the blade has an additional Waffenamt Stick Eagle / 82 proof, correct for Eickhorn during this early period. The original leather blade buffer is still present, and in good shape.

The reverse ricasso under the chappe / rainguard is stamped with the 1933-1935 Eickhorn trademark "losenge" logo: a double oval surrounding a seated squirrel holding a sword, with CARL EICKHORN / SOLINGEN surrounding the squirrel trademark. Carl Eickhorn is a legendary maker from Solingen, the famous "City of Blades" in Western Germany. According to J. Anthony Carter's book, GERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS, this logo was one of many very similar but not identical trademark logos used during the 1933-1935 period. The company was originally founded in 1865 by Carl Eickhorn, and is arguably the most famous of all Solingen makers. Not only could the family trace their history back 500 years, but they could also demonstrate involvement in the hardening and grinding industries for the same period. Truly the nobility of Solingen Edged weapon dynasties. Eickhorn edged weapons are the most desirable of all makers.

The blued steel scabbard of this example is in very good condition, marked with C.E./G. over Waffenamt Stick Eagle / 82 on one side, and with serial number 3721 on the other, matching the hilt completely. The scabbard body is mostly straight and undented, still retaining the hanger loop and rectangular slot for "hitching up" the sword. The original blued finish is well retained, with some oxidation specks overall from age, as well as some water rust stains, which would probably clean off easily.

A lovely example of a rare Pre-WWII German Cavalry Ordnance sword by the most legendary of all Solingen makers. Ready to add to your collection and display!

Specifications:
Overall length: 36 3/4”
Blade length: 31 1/2”
Blade Style: Single Edged with Fuller
Guard dimensions: 5 1/2" width x 5 1/4” length
Scabbard Length: 32 7/8"