Description
Carl Eickhorn was one of the Third Reich’s premier maker of edged weapons. In the mid-1930’s they introduced their “Feldhern Serie” (Commander Series), now more widely known as the “Field Marshall” swords. The first of the nine models offered was the Pattern 1693, or Wrangle Pattern, named after Friedrich Heinrich Ernst Graf von Wrangel (April 13, 1784 – November 2, 1877), Generalfeldmarschall of the Prussian Army. The sword was intended for use by Army (Heer) officers and features gilt brass hilt, featuring raised oak leaves throughout the pommel, back strap, P-guard and ferrule. The cross guard features an open-winged eagle facing the viewer’s left, holding a swastika within a wreath. Reverse with vacant oval escutcheon on the langet. Underside of guard marked “GES. GESCH.”. Bright black celluloid grip with twisted brass wire wrap. Slender, slightly curved 32 1/2” (82.5 cm) single-edged blade with single fuller, marked with the Eickhorn Squirrel maker’s mark. Original black-painted scabbard with single carry ring. Very fine example with near mint blade and grip; minor scuffs to bright original scabbard paint; minor handling wear to hilt; markings sharp and clear. Overall length 37 1/4” (94.6 cm), not including scabbard.
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