Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword by F. W. Höller of Solingen with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss MG This all purpose entrenching tool

This all purpose entrenching tool was also used as a mine probe once the #4 spike bayonet was attached as well as a hand-to-hand combat weapon

with a maker marking above the closure stud on the front of the holster: M

Silver Star Citation:

Navy Uniforms in World War II Series: Weapons

Original German WWII Army Officer Dove Head Sword by F. W. Höller of Solingen with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss MG This all purpose entrenching toolOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is an excellent example, made by the firm F. W. Hller of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. It features a great nickel plated blade, and comes complete with the correct black enamel painted steel scabbard. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy, not the later war plated aluminum. The gilding is retained at over 60%, way more than we typically see,