{"product_id":"original-german-pre-wwii-1935-dated-heer-cavalry-ordnance-sword-by-carl-eickhorn-with-scabbard-matching-serial-1542","title":"Original German Pre WWII 1935 Dated Heer Cavalry Ordnance Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard - Matching Serial 1542","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a rare German WWII \u003cem\u003eHeer\u003c\/em\u003e (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 fourth example that we have ever had, and it looks to be a nice one, still in the matched scabbard and retaining the leather finger loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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. The celluloid is in great shape, still shiny and crack free, and the original leather finger loop is even still intact and supple on the inside of the guard. 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 \u003cstrong\u003eC.E.\/G.\u003c\/strong\u003e and serial number \u003cstrong\u003e1542\u003c\/strong\u003e, an early marking with a date code indicating \u003cstrong\u003e1935\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacture by Carl Eickhorn. There are also early \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eStick Eagle \/ 82\u003c\/strong\u003e inspection markings on both sides of the guard and on the backstrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade on this sword is in very good condition, measuring 28” inches in length with high quality nickel plating, which is mostly intact. There are just a few spots of oxidation, as well as scuffing and scratching near the edge, probably from post war use. The edge is correctly unsharpened, however it has some areas of roughness from use, and a very small bend at the tip. The spine of the blade has an additional \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Stick Eagle \/ 82\u003c\/strong\u003e proof, correct for Eickhorn during this early period. The original leather blade buffer is still present, and in good shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 \u003cstrong\u003eCARL EICKHORN \/ SOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e 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, \u003cem\u003eGERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003cstrong\u003eEickhorn edged weapons are the most desirable of all makers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blued steel scabbard of this example is in very good condition, marked with \u003cstrong\u003eC.E.\/G.\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Stick Eagle \/ 82 \u003c\/strong\u003eon one side, and with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e1542\u003c\/strong\u003e on the other, matching the hilt completely. The scabbard body is mostly straight with just a few dents, 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, and the hanger ring is still present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 33 1\/8”\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 28”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eGuard dimensions: 5 1\/2\" width x 5 1\/4” length\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 29 3\/8\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45138947702853,"sku":"ONSV25SSOS140","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/4C45618A-9FE1-463E-A055-F57ACC9EFC22.jpg?v=1781287011","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-pre-wwii-1935-dated-heer-cavalry-ordnance-sword-by-carl-eickhorn-with-scabbard-matching-serial-1542","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}