ORIGINAL EICKHORN, SOLINGEN stamped sword from the “Field Marshall” series. Model number 1706 “Scharnhorst” Eickhorn pattern sword with factory gilding. Superbly detailed pommel with raised oak leaf embellished knuckle-bow, backstrap, ferrule and crossguard. Obverse langet has a Wehrmacht style national emblem and plain reverse langet. Black celluloid grip with no cracks or chips and with triple twisted silver wire wrap present. The blade is in nice condition, showing no nicks or cuts. The blade is complete. Steel scabbard retaining approximately 80% of the period black paint.

During the mid to late 1930s, 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 though 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" or "DRP" on the bottom of the cross guard.