Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen 40mm BOFORS or "matchlock gun"

or "matchlock gun"

11-Dec-1944

In addition to the winter camouflage paint the helmet comes with a waxed gas cape which is dated 1942 and is complete with maker logo

The resulting chemical reaction produced a flash that ignited the detonator of the main explosive charge

New Made: Fabulous high quality dark brown leather P-1882 Mounted Infantry Martini Henry Ammunition Bandoleer

Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen 40mm BOFORS or "matchlock gun"Original Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice ALCOSO produced version. The hilt of this example is produced of quality brass base with gilt on the hilt and all of the details are still there, though the gilt finish has mostly worn away. The dove head and backstrap, are engraved with oak leaves and acorns, a common decoration used on German ceremonial edged weapons. The "flat" P guard repeats this motif, as does the