Original German WWII Heer Army Officer Dove Head Sword by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns An original example in “as

An original example in “as found” uncleaned condition

next to the cylinder serial is still partly visible

as indicated by condition and markings on the gun

and still retains the ribbed cleaning jag on the narrow end

It is possible that they were swapped out during service

Original German WWII Heer Army Officer Dove Head Sword by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Steel Scabbard British Antique Guns An original example in “asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice lightly patinated example, produced by the rare firm of Rudolf Bchel, located in the Merscheid district of Solingen. It comes complete with its original matte black finished steel scabbard, which is in very good shape. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy, not the later war plated aluminum. Originally gilt, it now has lost most of the gold finish, and shows