{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-1939-dated-heer-cavalry-ordnance-sword-by-carl-eickhorn-with-unmatched-scabbard-by-e-f-horster","title":"Original German WWII 1939 Dated Heer Cavalry Ordnance Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Unmatched Scabbard by E. \u0026 F. Hörster","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 an original unmatched 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 third example that we have ever had, and it looks to be a nice one!\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 lovely black celluloid covered wooden grip, which is bound by a skein of 4 brass wires, twisted in to reversed pairs. The hilt is in lovely shape, as is the grip, with no major damage and a great patina. The brass binding is a bit loose in places, but it actually still has the original leather finger loop present, though it is definitely deteriorated. It is still tight on the guard, with no wobble, and is marked on the top of the guard with \u003cstrong\u003eC.E. \/ 39\u003c\/strong\u003e and serial number \u003cstrong\u003e432\u003c\/strong\u003e, indicating \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e manufacture by Carl Eickhorn. There are also \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEagle \/ WaA253\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 31 1\/2” inches in length with high quality nickel plating, which is mostly intact. There is scattered oxidation spots due to the plating lifting a bit, very common on swords of this age, but there is no major flaking or oxidation present. There is some scuffing from cleaning and the scabbard throat, as there is on just about every sword out there. The edge is correctly unsharpened, though there is some scuffing along a good amount of the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse ricasso under the chappe \/ rainguard is stamped with the simplified 1935-41 Eickhorn trademark: a seated squirrel holding a sword, with the firm's name and location, \u003cstrong\u003eEickhorn \/ SOLINGEN\u003c\/strong\u003e below. Carl Eickhorn is a legendary maker from Solingen, the famous \"City of Blades\" in Western Germany. \u003c\/span\u003eAccording to J. Anthony Carter's book, \u003cem\u003eGERMAN KNIFE AND SWORD MAKERS\u003c\/em\u003e, this company was 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. The spine of the blade has an additional \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Eagle \/ WaA253\u003c\/strong\u003e proof, correct for Eickhorn and other makers from Solingen on these swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blued steel scabbard of this example is in very good condition, marked with \u003cstrong\u003eC.E. \/ 38\u003c\/strong\u003e over \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Eagle \/ WaA253 \u003c\/strong\u003eon one side, and with serial number \u003cb\u003e51 \u003c\/b\u003eon the other, so this non-matched scabbard was made by a different maker, E. \u0026amp; F. Hörster of Solingen. The scabbard body is straight and undented, still retaining the hanger loop and rectangular slot for \"hitching up\" the sword. The original blued finish is well retained, with scattered oxidation specks overall from age. As the scabbard is not matching, it does take some effort to sheathe the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely example of a rare Pre-WWII German Cavalry Ordnance sword by Carl Eickhorn, the most legendary of all Solingen makers, with a wartime swapped scabbard by E. \u0026amp; F. Hörster. Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 36 3\/4”\u003cbr\u003eBlade length: 31 1\/2”\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged with Fuller\u003cbr\u003eGuard dimensions: 5 1\/2\" width x 5 1\/4” length\u003cbr\u003eScabbard Length: 33\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45123616342085,"sku":"ONSV24MDS031","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/BAFDB12E-2096-4FEE-96CB-A2BA1B671581.jpg?v=1781111747","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-1939-dated-heer-cavalry-ordnance-sword-by-carl-eickhorn-with-unmatched-scabbard-by-e-f-horster","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}