Original Rare German WWII Zieten Pattern Field Marshal Lion Head Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Troddel Knot Ammunition allowing the cylinder to be

allowing the cylinder to be removed easily

under which is the following marking:

The box still has the closure tab partially attached and brass finial is present at the bottom

but it was over painted with camouflage for use in France during WWI and then painted over again but white

for use in high-Alpine conditions

Original Rare German WWII Zieten Pattern Field Marshal Lion Head Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Troddel Knot Ammunition allowing the cylinder to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the very rare and desirable "Zeiten" variation of the Feldmarschall (Field Marshal) series of German "Lion Head" officer swords. It was made by famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in western Germany. The Field Marshal series was quite popular, and had a total of nine different variations, named after famous figures in German history, many of which were high