Original German WWII Service Worn Army Officer Dove Head Sword by F. W. Höller with Steel Scabbard One-of-a-Kind Maybe it was used to

Maybe it was used to block some attack from an axe at some point

and still has the bullion wrapped twisted wire wrapping fully intact

Not a modern tourist reproduction item

the Battle of Jutland

complete with a nice “puggaree” wrap and helmet plate from the BARBADOS POLICE

Original German WWII Service Worn Army Officer Dove Head Sword by F. W. Höller with Steel Scabbard One-of-a-Kind Maybe it was used toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This Army Dove Head Sword is a very nice service used example, made by the firm F. W. Hller of Solingen, the legendary "City of Blades" in Western Germany. It comes complete with the correct steel scabbard, and unlike most, looks to have an un plated steel blade. Either that, or it became oxidized and was heavily cleaned, and then had additional oxidation occur. The hilt on this example is the classic gilt brass