A German-Made Dutch Army Officer’s Sword by Eickhorn of Solingen

This is an attractive and well preserved German-Made Dutch Army Officer’s sword; measuring 114.2 cm with the scabbard on, this officer’s sword features a 98.5 cm long nickel-plated and slightly curved, unsharpened, and magnetic Damascus blade with a semi-sharp tip. The blade is marked “Eickhorn, Solingen” and features a stylized maker’s logo on the obverse ricasso. The thin felt blade washer remains intact and attached to the sword. The fittings are crafted in brass, with an ornate tiger design on the pommel and the cross guard. The grip is constructed of darkened wood and is complemented by several rows of straight and twisted brass wire, with some of the wires being slightly loose. The scabbard is constructed of steel, with the throat of the scabbard being held together by a period screw. Overall, the blade is well preserved, but has lost some of its original sheen and nickel-plating due to time and use. The blade also exhibits some “in-out” runner marks typical from removing the sword from the scabbard. Also attached to the sword is a portepee with traditional red-white-blue colours, fabricated from fine aluminum bullion wire, with the head in multiple rows of twisted wire and thread; the centre of the head in loops of embroidery; the stem in a knotted design; measuring 50 mm x 42 mm, on a brown leather cord exhibiting blue, silvery, and red stitching - attributing this to a Dutch officer. Although this Dutch officer’s sword is in used condition, it is very well preserved. Very fine condition. (C:50)