Original German WWII Rare Field Marshal Derfflinger Pattern Dove Head Army Officer Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Steel Scabbard U.S. Helmets/Hats The KG12A didn't have a

The KG12A didn't have a so-called B2-button which the later KG13 usually had (at the top left)

The leather is relatively soft

The side action locks are the "rebounding" type

Inside of the sweatband it is nicely stamped with dated and size

The scabbard appears straight and without any dents

Original German WWII Rare Field Marshal Derfflinger Pattern Dove Head Army Officer Sword by Carl Eickhorn with Steel Scabbard U.S. Helmets/Hats The KG12A didn't have aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of the rare and desirable "Derfflinger" variation of the 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