Original German WWII Heer Army Officer Dove Head Sword by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss MG it was not later upgraded

it was not later upgraded as the design evolved

There is a small stork stickpin attached to the left side of the cap

who was listed as the photographer

Leuchtpistol 42 is steel construction

Original German WWII Heer Army Officer Dove Head Sword by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss MG it was not later upgradedOriginal 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