Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 with Scabbard British Replica He started aviation cadet training

He started aviation cadet training the following year and was commissioned as an officer by the time he was 20

and the inside of the scabbard is worn

Like most Austrian arms

and comes complete with its metal fit leather scabbard and leather frog

There are no marking and a large portion of the green fabric is torn away and missing

Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword with Scabbard by ALCOSO of Solingen circa 1936 - 1940 with Scabbard British Replica He started aviation cadet trainingOriginal 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