Description
Another beautiful Carl Eickhorn; Solingen produced “Field Marshal” sword named after a famous German Leader Friedrich Graf von Wrangel. The 32″ plated blade, rates NM- being bright and clean with no damage. There are some light scratches you can only find if you turn it just so right in the sun. The blade is correctly stamped with the mid period Eickhorn maker mark. This sword is illustrated in John Angolia’s reference book on page 77, this type is known as Model 1693. The black enamel scabbard is dent-free. It has usual scuffs and scratches but overall is very nice. This is the more desirable early brass example with some wear to the high areas but overall has amazing gold finish remaining. The top of the hilt expertly covers the tang with hand enhanced detail to the huge oak-leaf that is cast there. The “P” guard has an oak leaf and acorn motif. This pattern is continued everywhere including the ferule, backstrap and P-guard. The obverse languet features an open-winged right facing eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without any chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple aluminum wire that is perfect.
Note – During the mid to late 1930’s, the Carl Eickhorn firm produced a series of swords named for famous men in German history. Named the Feldherrn Serie (Commander Series) by Eickhorn, collectors refer to this group as the “Field Marshall” series even through only 4 of the 9 actually held that rank. Original design drawings produced by Paul Casberg exist for most of the swords. The earliest drawing, for the “Wrangel” pattern, is dated 1936. The last drawings, for the “Blucher” and “Roon” patterns, are dated 1938. All of the designs were patented by Eickhorn and are usually marked “Ges. Gesch” on the bottom of the cross guard. During the course of production, some variations in the materials used for the hilt can be seen. The hilts of the “heavy” variations are made of gilded brass while the “light” versions are made of gilded or plated alloy. Based on the design dates, swords produced by other makers or produced by Eickhorn prior to 1936 are not considered part of the “Field Marshal” series.
