WWII German Heer NCO Sword – Eickhorn

Product Description:  An exceptionally well-preserved WWII German Heer NCO Sword, displaying the high manufacturing standards associated with Carl Eickhorn. The plated blade remains virtually pristine, retaining its original bright finish with only the faintest evidence of age and no nicks or edge damage. The ricasso is crisply stamped with the Eickhorn maker’s mark. The brass hilt components exhibit an attractive, even patina, while the underside of the crossguard bears the number 13255, repeated on the matching scabbard. The grip surface is glossy and well kept, showing a single age crack at the pommel, and missing about half of the original spun wire.

The sword is accompanied by its original scabbard, perfectly straight and free of dents, with light wear consistent with period use. Measuring 39¼ inches overall with a 34-inch blade, the piece reflects an earlier World War I–era pattern, complete with appropriate waffenamt markings on the grip and guard—subsequently reissued for service in the Second World War. A distinguished and highly attractive example of its type, this WWII German Heer NCO Sword offers both condition and historical interest for the advanced collector.

Historical Description: The traditional sword was part of the regalia of many of the Third Reich’s military and paramilitary branches, including the Wehrmacht, Polizei, and SS. Wear of the sword was typically limited to dress occasions, and was generally reserved for officers and NCOs. Each soldier or official had to purchase his own sword. These were made by a variety of manufacturers and made available through distributors. Although the overall pattern and appearance of Third Reich swords was regulated by the government or military, there were countless options that the wearer of the sword could choose from, depending on his personal taste, and how much money he wanted to spend. Blades were available with or without etchings. Some swords bore German national symbols on the handle, such as an eagle and swastika on the cross guard or grip, or an organization emblem or swastika on the pommel. Other swords were manufactured without these emblems. Swords could be personalized with engravings or etchings identifying the owner. In wear, they were suspended from a sword hanger worn under the uniform. The wide variety of Third Reich swords, and the generally extremely high level of workmanship used in the traditional craft of sword manufacture, makes these extremely interesting to collect and to study.

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