The curved blade is double edged and appears to have seen perhaps serious use and measures just 7 1/2" of Damascus/Wootz layered steel
This a very good condition example of a WWII Iron Cross First Class 1939
This set requires a great deal more research
and definitely suffered some large dents
with light overall staining and wear from cleaning
Original Vietnam War Era U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Mameluke Sword with Hanger & Knot by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard & Case by N.S. Meyer Brunswick Rifle The curved blade is doubleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here we have a very nice Vietnam War era issue USMC Officer's Mameluke sword, complete with its original knot, scabbard, hanger, and leather carrying case, in very good condition. The sword features lovely ivoroid grip scales that are still in great condition, with no yellowing, cracks, or chips. Sword alone is approximately 33 5 8 long overall and in scabbard is approximately 35 overall. Blade is approximately 27 1