Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Police Short Sword with Leather Scabbard by Carl Eickhorn Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The matchlock action is mostly

The matchlock action is mostly made of brass

and served as an Intelligence Sergeant with the Special Forces

This example is nearly flawless and retains its gorgeous and unique purple halyards on both of its original leather corner tabs

He would remain in the Army for 14 and a half years

which unfortunately is now broken off

Original Imperial German WWI Bavarian Police Short Sword with Leather Scabbard by Carl Eickhorn Category_MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly The matchlock action is mostlyOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a scarce Bavarian police short sword from the WWI era. The sword has a nickel hilt with a ribbed celluloid or bakelite grip and a double edged 22 3 4 blade. Both sides of the nickel plated blade bear etched panels with the motto In Treue Fest. One side of the ricasso is stamped with the small Carl Eickhorn "Two Squirrel" trademark over C. E., for manufacture by the legendary firm of Carl Eickhorn, located in