Private Purchase German Imperial WWI Officer Presentation Sword By CARL EICKHORN

German Imperial WWI private purchase silvered lion head presentation sword features a curved single edged nickeled steel blade exhibiting minor surface rubbing, retaining bright finish with etched panel reading Where duty and honor call, ask not for property or blood. Have faith in yourself and courage in times of trial, and spine marked to Berlin court supplier, showing maker mark for Carl Eickhorn on ricasso. Cast brass hilt displays a lion head pommel with inset red glass eyes, oak leaf relief decoration along knuckle guard and backstrap, shagreen grip with intact twisted wire wrap. Black enameled steel scabbard shows light handling wear with suspension ring. Full length 35 inches, blade length 28.5 inches.