Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 with Scabbard Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia and not cleaned properly

and not cleaned properly

Serial #563291 indicates manufacture in 1893

On February 9th the battalion relieved the 21st Armored Infantry Battalion at Heckhuscheid

The front plate is the standard brass with tin plating on the back

and shows staining and age toning to the outer side

Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 with Scabbard Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia and not cleaned properlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely classic Army Officer's "Dove Head" Sword, made by the well known firm of Alcoso Werke in Solingen, Germany, complete with the correct steel scabbard. The hilt of this example is produced of quality brass base with gilt on the hilt and all of the details are still there, and the lack of cleaning has allowed a gorgeous patina to form. The dove head and backstrap are engraved with oak leaves and acorns,