Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 with Scabbard m The carbine looks to have

The carbine looks to have been well cared for during it's long life

Left shoulder bears a Third Armor Division patch and both sleeves have S/Sgt patches

Copper plated

replaced by a mild smokeless powder in the early twentieth century

Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 with Scabbard m The carbine looks to haveOriginal 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, though the gilt finish has partly worn away. The dove head and backstrap are engraved with art deco style oak leaves and acorns, a