Original German WWII Blücher Pattern Field Marshal Lion Head Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Troddel Knot Russian/Soviet Militaria A polearm or pole weapon

A polearm or pole weapon is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is fitted to the end of a long shaft

however this example still has the ring

This looks like a bayonet that saw little use

as early war examples were silver-frosted nickel alloy

" War bond drives and other patriotic campaigns culminated in the 1944 movie

Original German WWII Blücher Pattern Field Marshal Lion Head Officers Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Scabbard and Troddel Knot Russian/Soviet Militaria A polearm or pole weaponOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the desirable "Blcher" variation of the popular Feldherrn Serie (Commander Series) of German Army Officer's swords by famed firm Carl Eickhorn of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in western Germany. Named after famous figures in German history, many of which were high ranking military officers, the series has a total of nine different variations. These are usually referred to as