Original German Post-WWI Weimar Period Army NCO Dove's Head Sword with Scabbard & Troddel Napoleonic originally introduced in the late

originally introduced in the late 19th Century

Operating independently of the rest of the 31st they were primarily tasked with escorting transports from Algeria to Tunisia

the French equivalent was referred to as the CHARLEVILLE Musket

The metalwork has a grayish patina

The lower reverse guard is Gruppe/Gau marked Mi

Original German Post-WWI Weimar Period Army NCO Dove's Head Sword with Scabbard & Troddel Napoleonic originally introduced in the lateOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the plain nickel plated Dove Head sword worn by Army NCO's during the Weimar period, complete with the correct scabbard and an NCO Troddel Knot. This sword design is a simplified version of the Officer's dove's head sword, without the decorative designs and engraving usually seen on the hilt. It has the standard "P" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard and plain rain