{"product_id":"original-pre-wwii-german-1931-carl-eickhorn-solingen-international-export-saber-catalog-collection-for-9-nations-with-wwii-era-advertising-display-card","title":"Original Pre-WWII German 1931 Carl Eickhorn Solingen International Export Saber Catalog Collection for 9 Nations with WWII Era Advertising Display Card","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item. Only One Lot Available. This is a particularly interesting collection of nine original 1931 Carl Eickhorn of Solingen country-specific saber and edged-weapon sales catalogs, accompanied by a large period Eickhorn advertising and saber-sizing display card. These were commercial publications produced by the famous Solingen blade manufacturer for its extensive international export trade, with individual catalogs prepared for specific European and Latin American markets. The catalogs measure approximately 9 3\/4\" x 12 1\/2\", with the \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe group consists of the following:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue-covered catalogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Kosta Rica (Costa Rica)\u003cbr\u003e Kuba (Cuba)\u003cbr\u003e El Salvador\u003cbr\u003e Peru\u003cbr\u003e Guatemala\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite-covered catalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Niederlande und Kolonien (Netherlands and Colonies)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMustard\/yellow-covered catalogs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Schweden (Sweden)\u003cbr\u003e Griechenland (Greece)\u003cbr\u003e Türkei (Turkey)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional piece:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Original Eickhorn-Säbel illustrated advertising and saber-sizing display card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogs were produced specifically for Eickhorn's export business. Each presents military swords, sabers and related edged weapons appropriate to the intended country, generally combining German text with the language of the customer nation. The illustrated interiors use Eickhorn model numbers and detailed line drawings of complete swords and their scabbards, making these publications particularly useful today for identifying original Eickhorn export patterns. Nowadays, the 1931 Eickhorn export catalogs are utilized as important primary references for identifying and dating swords.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor example, the Swedish catalog is titled \u003cstrong\u003eSÄBEL FÜR SCHWEDEN \/ BLANKA VAPEN FÖR SVERIGE\u003c\/strong\u003e, with the Carl Eickhorn crest on its mustard-colored cover. Its introductory page is dated \u003cstrong\u003eSolingen, 15.3.1931\u003c\/strong\u003e and contains parallel German and Swedish text beneath an illustration of the Eickhorn factory. The Netherlands example reads \u003cstrong\u003eSABELS VOOR NEDERLAND EN KOLONIËN \/ SÄBEL FÜR DIE NIEDERLANDE UND KOLONIEN\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the blue Costa Rican catalog is marked \u003cstrong\u003eSÄBEL FÜR KOSTA RICA \/ ARMAS BLANCAS PARA COSTA RICA\u003c\/strong\u003e and has an introductory page dated \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1931\u003c\/strong\u003e. Interior plates depict the available swords in large, highly detailed illustrations divided by branch and model number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDemonstrating how tailored these publications were, the 14-page Netherlands catalog was produced in a large format using red and black ink for the Dutch police and military markets. It features complete illustrated plates showcasing patterns designed for artillery, naval, and infantry personnel, alongside additional models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarl Eickhorn was one of Solingen’s most prominent manufacturers of military swords, sabers, bayonets, and other edged weapons. Founded in 1865, the company built a substantial international export business and supplied military and governmental customers well beyond Germany. By the early 1930s, Eickhorn was producing country-specific catalogs for foreign markets, illustrating the sword and saber patterns available for individual nations and services. This group dates from that important interwar period, during the final years of the Weimar Republic, before the company became especially associated with the military and political edged weapons of the Third Reich era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso included is the large stiff-card Original Eickhorn-Säbel advertising display. One side bears the Eickhorn squirrel trademark beneath the slogan \u003cstrong\u003eDieses Zeichen bietet volle Gewähr\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides a \u003cem\u003eGegenüberstellungen von Körpergrößen und Säbellängen\u003c\/em\u003e, essentially a chart matching the wearer's height to recommended blade and overall saber length. Separate columns are provided for Offizier-Säbel and Mannschaft-Säbel, with additional recommendations for the \u003cem\u003eFliegerschwert\u003c\/em\u003e. The central advertising text emphasizes Eickhorn's patented saber construction and trademark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is even more visually impressive, displaying a selection of Eickhorn military saber hilts, including the named \u003cstrong\u003eScharnhorst, Blücher, Zieten, Roon, Wrangel, Freiherr vom Stein and Derfflinger\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns, together with the \u003cstrong\u003eFliegerschwert\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eModel 189\u003c\/strong\u003e enlisted man's saber. The lower margin carries the printed code “\u003cstrong\u003eXXX. 10. 37. U\u003c\/strong\u003e.”; the “10.37” portion appears consistent with an October 1937 printing, although we have not independently confirmed the meaning of the complete printer's code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe catalogs display attractive period color covers with Eickhorn's corporate crest and retain their illustrated interior material. They show expected age and handling consistent with original commercial literature of this period, including some toning, edge and corner wear and scattered surface marks. The larger advertising card has seen more handling and shows visible edge wear, creasing, staining and areas of surface deterioration, but importantly retains its extensive printed information and illustrations on both sides. Please consult the photographs for the exact condition of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a group, these catalogs provide an unusually comprehensive look at Carl Eickhorn's international edged-weapon trade in 1931, covering customers in Scandinavia, southeastern Europe, the Netherlands and its colonies, and five Latin American republics. Together with the later Eickhorn saber advertising card, they form an excellent period reference collection for anyone studying Eickhorn swords, foreign-contract military sabers, Solingen manufacturing, or the international military-equipment trade of the interwar period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45691140472901,"sku":"ONAC25SD1171","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD1171__01.jpg?v=1788535134","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-pre-wwii-german-1931-carl-eickhorn-solingen-international-export-saber-catalog-collection-for-9-nations-with-wwii-era-advertising-display-card","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}