This Army Dove Head Sword, which is also stamped on the reverse blade ricasso. Maker on the blade is Carl Eickhorn Solingen.

Grip: The grip of this example is a black celluloid over a carved wood base. The celluloid is in perfect condition throughout and is wrapped with triple twisted aluminum wire the center being slightly larger proportioned. The dove head pommel area has fine raised out oak leafing with acorns which runs down the backstrap and into the two grip tabs. The same motif is repeated on the “P” guard. The ferrule has oak leaves running around its circumference.

Blade: The long blade is a high quality example, measuring 82,8 cm in length. This blade shows only the most modest of age signs but still grades in EXC condition, the reverse features the "Carl Eickhorn" maker mark with the firm’s name and the location, “Solingen”. The original brown leather washer is in place.