Vintage Carl Eickhorn "In Treue Fest" Sword

Item Details

A vingage German sword by Carl Eickhorn circa 1906-1921. While never officially issued, many German officers carried swords such as this in WWII. The long, thin blade is approximately 33’’ long. The blade is engraved ‘In Treue Fest’, German for ‘In Faith’. Near the hilt, the blade is engraved with the Carl Eickhorn logo used circa 1906-1921, two squirrels back to back above ‘C.E.’ The curved hilt has a worn, bronze-toned finish. The metal sheath is painted black with a metal loop attached near the hilt.

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Condition

The paint along the sheath is chipped. The finish on the hilt is worn.

Dimensions

Item #

15LEX035-242