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Title Luftwaffe officer's sword, 1935 pattern, EPNS mounts
Nationality German
Period c 1935-40
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This sword (by Horster) is a Luftwaffe issue sword with a Luftwaffe ordnance stamp punched in above the maker's name in the form of an eagle above some letters. This signifies senior warrant officer use. Commissioned officers had to purchase their own weapons direct from a retailer outlet.

There is also a number (127) punched on the throat of the scabbard and the platform of the guard.

These swords were worn as parade items (but not with a portepee) and a cheaper aluminium version was introduced in the early 1940s. The use of the sword was discontinued in 1944.

The blade is 68.5cm long. The scabbard has a few bruises down at the bottom end and there are some abrasions here and there to the leather, but, over all, the leather is in excellent condition. The blue leather frog at the top of the scabbard is missing.



If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : Third Reich : Luftwaffe NSFK DLV]

testimonials

The sabre arrived perfectly. Magnificent piece.

B V, Spain, 17.08.2016

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

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