Pawn Shop sword...Need an opinion.

**DiViSiBle** · 08-11-2011, 04:40 AM

Hi, once again I come to this forum with hat in hand searching for an expert opinion on a ww2 relic. This sword was shown to me today in a pawn shop, not sure if its the real deal, but I think it is. The pics I'm posting are from my phone so they are not the best quality. The ricasa has a stamp on it which reads from top to bottom....original, squirriel, soligen, eickhorn. I think it's the real deal, but would feel better if it were confirmed by the members of this board. Once again, thanks in advance for your time and responses.

richard

**Espenlaub Militaria** · 08-11-2011 04:40 AM

We also buy and trade your items and full collections!

**Dean** · 08-11-2011, 05:05 AM

If it's a real Eickhorn made sword, it's in great condition. Let's see what the experts say.
~Dean

**LMG 1** · 08-11-2011, 08:50 AM

Its the real deal,its one of the field marshall pattern army officers dress swords.
If u look up field marshall series u should see which one it is,without looking at my references i would say its the Freiherr von stein pattern.
If it has a scabbarb with it and u can get a good deal snap it up.
These are great pieces of militaria to collect because they display so well and u get a lot for your money compared to daggers.
Over here they start at around the £350 area and go up depending on condition and which pattern it is,the Prinz Eugen is the most desirable i believe.

**Adrian Stevenson** · 08-11-2011, 09:32 AM

Nice sword. But only buy it if it is complete with the scabbard.

Cheers, Ade.

**DiViSiBle** · 08-11-2011, 03:50 PM

Hi everyone, thanks once again for your input. It does have a scabbord and it is in very good shape. I'm hoping to make a deal on the sword today and I will let everyone know the outcome this evening.

richard