E-234 Army Officer’s Sword, Prinz Eugen Model
1765 by Carl Eickhorn
The Prinz Eugen model Eickhorn sword is in MUCH demand by the
collecting community! This piece was recently acquired as part of a nice
sized sword collection and is illustrated in the Angolia Sword Book, pages 82
and 83, lower. The hilt has a pot metal that was gilded; however, over
time it now renders an odd greenish appearance which is a characteristic of this
model sword. The finish grades 98%. Again, typical of this model
sword the finish exhibits pimpling throughout. The upper pommel portrays
an impressive raised out Wehrmacht eagle, which clutches a swastika, while the
crossguard portrays an additional very wide open winged eagle clutching a
wreathed swastika. The definition to the eagle is outstanding! The
underside of the hilt is NOT patent stamped. The P guard shows minor edge
wear probably resulting from storage. The black celluloid grip is in near
mint condition, displaying a couple of faint scratches to the upper obverse
side, but NO chips or cracks. The grip is tightly wrapped with triple
silver wire with the centerpiece being twisted and larger while the outer two
strands are the smooth variety. The nickel plated blade measures 33.5”
in overall length, displaying a very shiny appearance. The blade edge and
spine are factory crisp while the tip shows a slight hit. The in and out
marks are light! There is some freckling to the area in and around the
obverse and reverse ricasso. Accordingly, the blade grades strong
excellent! The reverse ricasso is stamped with the Eickhorn 1935-41
Squirrel trademark. A thick dark brown leather blade washer is intact.
Although this model sword normally has a thin red leather washer, this washer
appears to be original to the piece. The scabbard shell contains a mild
depression to the lower reverse side. The original factory black paint is very
nice indeed, grading 98%. There are the normal paint spiders and faint
scratches to both sides. The scabbard throat is retained by two domehead
side screws that are unturned. A nice example that was worn by both SS and
Army personnel! Excellent.
$1,395.00
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Item E-234
