This is a very good original WW2 period Nazi German Army Officer's Dress Sword. The sword has no visible makers marks but the hilt design is very similar in appearance to an unattributed pattern Puma Solingen example (see page 154 of the book ‘Swords Of Germany’ By Angolia where an example similar to ours is illustrated. The author states ‘Unattributed Leopard head sabre with a langet pattern very similar to a Puma pattern, Note: that the head of the Eagle looks to its left rather than the normal right’. Our example has the same left facing Nazi National Emblem ‘Eagle with outstretched wings & Swastika’ on the langet and a plain shield on the reverse langet. It has a flat knuckle bow and undamaged wire bound grip. The knuckle bow, grip strap and ferrule are adorned with oak leaf decoration. It’s Leopard’s head pommel has original red jewelled eyes. The sword measures 37 ½” overall and it has a 32 ¼” single edged, curved, fullered blade. The blade has its original leather hilt washer. The hilt is fitted with Officer’s bullion stitched cord With bullion portepee. The sword is complete with its original black painted steel scabbard with single steel hanging ring and fixed strap bar. The scabbard has no dents and even aged patina. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23174:34
£595.00