The blade shows the etched motto "Mein Ehre heißt Treue". "Rich. Abr. Herder Solingen" maker marked. Stained. A black wooden handle with original inserted SS roundel and national eagle. Signs of use. Nickel crossguards. Both are slightly loose. "I" stamped to the bottom crossguard.
Period time black re-painted steel scabbard with original anodization underneath. Nickel fittings. Minimal dents. All four screws in position. Including the matching leather hanger. "A" (Assmann) maker marked and "DRGM" marked to the snap clip. Damaged.
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