E-201 Imperial Triple Engraved Army Cavalry NCO Sword by Carl
Eickhorn
This example was recently purchased via a small "Hotel" buy and
remains in untouched condition! The large size hilt is of the nickel Dovehead design showing some
wear/age. It is very
similar to the one illustrated on Page 160 in the Johnson/Wittmann Imperial
Weapons Book, with the exception that this piece was manufactured by the
prestigious firm of Carl Eickhorn.” The nickel plating rates at
least 80% with the majority of the wear appearing to the pommel, top
backstrap, crossguard and the inside portion of the P-guard. The edges
throughout the hilt display minor edge wear. The grip is beautiful sharkskin exhibiting
minimal wear. It is tightly wrapped with triple twisted silver wire with the center strand being
larger. The 33" triple engraved blade is bright and shiny having the wide fuller construction. The blade spine and tip remain
crisp
while the lower 17" of the edge exhibits edge sharpening. The
blade has 15" of exquisite engraving to both sides and the spine. The
obverse blade contains “three panels with the center panel being engraved
“Schafer” over “15 Prussian Reiter – Rgt” . The three inch panel
to the right contains crossed cannons, drum, crossed lances, flags and
floral while the panel to the left contains crossed flags and the
Imperial eagle. The remaining area features a beautiful floral
design. The reverse center panel measures 6" in length depicting a
long line of charging lancers led by an officer carrying a sword. To
the right is a 3" panel exhibiting a bugle, drum, flags, sword and
floral. Finally, to the left is a 2.75" panel with crossed flags,
a sword, Imperial eagle and floral. Had it not been for the edge
sharpening the blade would have graded near mint, however, it rates strong excellent-. The reverse ricasso is stamped with the early
Carl Eickhorn trademark comprising double oval circles. Lying
between the circles is the company name and location Carl Eickhorn / Solingen. In
the very center lies the Eickhorn Squirrel over the company initials “C.E.” The
scabbard shell has two tiny hits to the lower obverse side in addition to
having two side hits approximately 2" below the scabbard carrying
ring band. The shell is the blued variety with the finish showing
“thinning throughout. The shell was taped for two side screws;
however, none were every mounted. The scabbard ring is the fixed
variety. A collectible example for the Sword or Imperial
collector! Near excellent.
$775.00
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Item E-201
