Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A German Second War Naval Officer’s Sword with Engraved Blade.
The ultimate naval sword of the Second World War being the example with the fully double etched blade with the Kiel Memorial, downswept winged eagle and swastika above an anchor. Mint blade with a stamped WKC, logo, we mention this as the copies have an etched logo. The etched scene showing battleships, submarines and sea planes. The blade is superb. Felt washer still in place between the upper throat and the lower grip. Both of the folding shell guards with springs fully operational. Undamaged celluloid grip with grip wire complete but loose in place. Lion’s head pommel having green and red imitation jewelled eyes. Gilt overall to the hilt and to the scabbard fittings good. All the rivets holding the scabbard fittings to the excellent leather in place. German Third Reich naval officers had the choice of a simple ordnance issue plain bladed sword with eagle and swastika and East or North Sea numerals to the folding cross guard or a private purchase example with one swastika within the flag of a battleship on the etched blade and the ultimate being the sword such as this with the Kiel Memorial and large eagle and swastika. Some minor scuffs to the leather of the scabbard but no dryness, very good condition £2,800-£3,200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Imperial and Third Reich German Militaria.

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This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping; the lot can be hand delivered within mainland Britain by prior arrangement with Christopher Mellor-Hill.