Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword by E. & F. Hörster of Solingen with Steel Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts GA in 1997

GA in 1997

though the leather has been worn at at the edges

field worn Iraqi M80 helmet as worn by a member of the Republican Guard

Pre/Early WWI French Uniforms were Dark Blue and Red

The patches in this lot are as follows:

Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword by E. & F. Hörster of Solingen with Steel Scabbard Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts GA in 1997Original Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice example, made by the firm E. & F. Hrster of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. It features a very nice nickel plated blade, and comes complete with the correct steel scabbard. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy, not the later war plated aluminum. Unlike most we see, the gilding still looks to be over 60% intact, with just some