German Army Officers Saber; Heer Säbel für Offiziere “Prinz Eugen”
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Description:.(Heer Säbel für Offiziere “Prinz Eugen”). A scarce and exceptionally well-preserved Heer Officer’s “Prinz Eugen” parade sabre from Carl Eickhorn’s special edition “Feldherrn Serie” (Field Marshal Series) 1765 pattern, measuring about 97 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 81.5 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature. Retaining factory-original edge to the tip, the blade also has double-sided fullers running the majority of the length of the top edge of each side. The reverse ricasso bears a maker’s mark of “ORIGINAL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN”, circumscribing the firm’s classic logo of a squirrel clutching a sword. The blade sits securely within a multi-piece hilt, with an intact red leather buffer pad covering the seam.
The hilt features a nickel-plated metal crossguard, hand guard, and back strap, all finished in gilt. The obverse of the crossguard bears a raised Wehrmacht eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika, while the reverse features a shield-shaped medallion with a blank void awaiting the addition of an owner’s initials or monogram. The hand guard and back strap are decorated with oak and laurel leaves, while the pommel bears a raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a mobile swastika. A single piece of ribbed black celluloid composes the handle grip, with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and roller wire cord. Accompanying the sabre is its original scabbard, constructed of a black painted magnetic metal shaft. An integral ring situated just below the throat features a loop for the accommodation of a hanger. Scabbard retains +98% of its original black lacquer with minor crazy; Minor issues consistent with age and wear are evident and include some age speckling on one side of the blade, 3-4 tiny dings along the its edge and minor loss of gilt finish throughout the hilt. This rare, privately-purchased, pre-war Officer’s prestige sabre remains in fine condition.
