Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

A German Second World War Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, with Engraved Scabbard Mount.
A superb blade manufactured by Horster and Son with its Luftwaffe acceptance stamp. Good bright finish to the blade, full length, no damage with its blue leather washer still intact butting up between the blade and the lower cross guard. All the leather to the grip good with one small section worn close to the lower ring. All grip wire intact. This is an early heavy nickel sword. The upper scabbard throat stamped to the throat itself ‘NR.32’, again matching nickel fittings to the hilt. To the face side of the upper scabbard mount it is beautifully engraved are the initials ‘FR’ with below a unit insignia of a bird in the form of a bow and arrow flying what appears to be over the series of islands on the Baltic coast of Germany. The leather is all complete with some minor indentations and abrasions, one slight crease and three indentations to the lower scabbard mount. The sword is with its leather hanger and is fitted into its blue carrying bag, this with a small hole. An excellent example, extremely good condition £800-£1,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of 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.