Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard - circa 1940 - 1943 Sten Gun oxidized patina across the metal

oxidized patina across the metal surfaces

though it is definitely worn and checked from use and age

For some reason the Krag Rifle Ammunition belt was paired with the M1873 Trapdoor socket bayonet

or possibly from when it was converted to percussion

Original German WWII Officer's Dove Head Sword by ALCOSO of Solingen with Scabbard - circa 1940 - 1943 Sten Gun oxidized patina across the metalOriginal 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 the sword is the later war style, made with an aluminum alloy base that looks to have been gilt or coated with gold lacquer. This coating is probably retained at 50%, with some areas showing the original color, while the balance is much