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Hello all!
I have a very nice Father-in-law who gives me German stuff for Chriatmas. This year it is a nice sword. I do not really collect swords and know very little about them. To be honest I have no idea what I have here. He was told that it was a police sword, my guess was fire officials.
It is very plain as you can see, made by Eickhorn with the squirrel and sword logo (hard to picture). Every part is stamped with am Waffen Ampt, blade is plain (no etching), annodized scabbard.
One thing I have never seen before is the leather "finger catch"??? on the grip (see pics.)
So basically, what do I have here???
Thanks for all input!
Johnny