Original Imperial German WWI Royal Bavarian Double Etched Officer Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard Category_Night Sights WW2 parts (other than barrel

WW2 parts (other than barrel and receiver)

Nicely marked on the interior with data stamps and size S (small) and offered in very good supple condition

The hilt has the standard brass Imperial Army cherry blossom menuki (grip decoration)

perfect starting points for research purposes

but not dwelling on it either

Original Imperial German WWI Royal Bavarian Double Etched Officer Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard Category_Night Sights WW2 parts (other than barrelOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just acquired at a recent military show! This is a very nice example of a rare Royal Bavarian Officer's Sword from the Pre WWI era of the German Empire. Of all the states of the Empire, Bavaria was the one Kingdom that enjoyed the most independence, and often had their own regulations and specific patterns of issue items. This is one such sword, made by the legendary Solingen based firm of Carl Eickhorn and described