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

the original brass hinge is still intact and works nicely

The regiment relocated to another part of Virginia at Thoroughfare Gap in an attempted run from the virus

The overall condition is quite nice with some light surface scratches and bends

It is nicely stamped  on the header with the faded manufacturer information legible:

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