Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A German Second War Naval Officer’s Ordnance Issue Sword.
A good example of the sword that was ordnance issued to naval officers, many swords with Weimar period markings are often offered as Third Reich period, this is incorrect, the Third Reich period swords have to have Third Reich ( eagle and Swastika ) waffen amt stamps on the back edge of the blade and on the base of the lower scabbard mount. This  example with an excellent stamped blade ‘E & F Horster, Solingen’, standard naval hilt with twin folding shell guards, lion’s head hilt without jewelled eyes. Grip undamaged and with grip wire missing in places. The folding shell guard is marked with the Ost See number of ‘O2166’ which has matching numbers to the upper scabbard mount. Matching Third Reich eagle and swastika marked on the base of the lower scabbard mount. One kink to the leather of the scabbard otherwise the leather is good and supple. The original owner’s name ‘H.Kittler’ engraved on the upper scabbard mount and to the interior of the hilt bowl. Complete with its leather hanging straps, extremely good condition £1,200-£1,600

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.