Original Imperial German WWI Triple Etched Army NCO Dove's Head Sword with Scabbard British Edged Weapons the first Mark 9

the first Mark 9

Original were painted a vivid red and had a notorious reputation of being dangerous when found in an unexploded condition therefore nicknamed "Red Devils" by the British during the 1941-42 desert campaigns

but there are some in consistencies

sported Tigerstripes

And then that was my introduction to Bastogne

Original Imperial German WWI Triple Etched Army NCO Dove's Head Sword with Scabbard British Edged Weapons the first Mark 9Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the plain nickel plated Dove Head sword worn by Army NCO's, with a lovely "Triple Etched" bright steel blade. This sword design is a simplified version of the Officer's dove's head sword, without the decorative designs and engraving usually seen on the hilt. It has the standard "P" guard used on German dress swords, with a simple cross guard and plain rain guards (chappes). The hilt is