Original German WWII Heer Army Officer Dove Head Sword by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss MG Leuchtpistol 42 is steel construction

Leuchtpistol 42 is steel construction

These were manufactured in countless variations

The National Fire Service (NFS) was the single fire service created in Great Britain in 1941 during the Second World War

There is a small stork stickpin attached to the left side of the cap

The rifle is serial numbered C 75249 on all major parts of the rifle

Original German WWII Heer Army Officer Dove Head Sword by Rare Maker Rudolf Büchel with Steel Scabbard Hotchkiss MG Leuchtpistol 42 is steel constructionOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice lightly patinated example, produced by the rare firm of Rudolf Bchel, located in the Merscheid district of Solingen. It comes complete with its original matte black finished steel scabbard, which is in very good shape. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass alloy, not the later war plated aluminum. Originally gilt, it now has lost most of the gold finish, and shows