Swords

This is a later lightweight aluminum based example. It has a nice gilded aluminum based hilt. The unmarked 35" plated blade is excellent with just a but of plating loss towards the tip. This one is illustrated in Angolia reference pg 73. Real nice details to this. This eagle is in the short pointed wing political style with a right looking eagle. ... Read and See More

Another Eickhorn Field Marshal sword named after a famous German leader,Friedrich Graf von Wrangel. The 35" plated blade, ( Wow the origial owner was big!) rates Mint- being bright and clean with no damage. The blade is correctly stamped with the mid period Eickhorn maker mark. It's illustrated in ... Read and See More

A lovely pattern with good detail! The 32 inch plated blade is a minty beauty. It has a beautifully stamped early "Alcoso Solingen" maker mark! The tip comes to a good point and the fit remains nice and tight! The original leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The steel based, dent-free, black enamel re-painted scabbard looks good. It shows some ... Read and See More

E.Pack & Sohne Solingen was a prolific maker of the period. This particular model is 204 in their catalogue. The 34" uncleaned blade on this one rates Exc+. There is some scuffs and microscopic pimpling but over all very nice with good plating. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The blade is nicely marked. This one is illustrated in Angolia reference ... Read and See More

A lovely pattern with superb detail! The 32 inch plated blade is a minty beauty. It has a beautifully stamped "Holler Solingen" maker mark! The tip comes to a good point and the fit remains nice and tight! The original leather buffer pad continues to remain intact. The steel based, black enamel re-painted scabbard looks good. When it was repainted heaven ... Read and See More

Title: Swords of Germany 1900/1945 Author: John R. Angolia Publisher: R. James Bender Date: 1988 Hardcover. ... See More

Perhaps the most desirable of all Army sword patterns. A solid example by Holler! The bright 33" blade on this one rates NM being correctly stamped with the Holler trademark. Long sword here,, must have been a tall guy. The tip looks great, the fit is perfect. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The undented black enamel scabbard shows common ... Read and See More

Neat item, these were marketed towards kids. The are about 3/4 the size of a std sword. The triple etched blade on this one rates Exc. There is oxidization /age grey wear and spotting throughout. It has not been sharpened, the tip is blunted. The etch is still visible but well worn. The scabbard is well worn suffering wee hits. The ... Read and See More

Luftwaffen Schwert by SMF - Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co. of Solingen. These later aluminum examples utilized the new material, (aluminum) that the Luftwaffe designed all their airplanes with. This is a nice example. The scabbard retains its factory Moroccan blue leather perfectly matching the grip. There are a few wee pressure marks as one expects to see on original examples. ... Read and See More

Here's a beautifully aged Luftwaffe Offizierschwert, (Officer’s Sword). First thing you notice when picking these up it that they are noticeably heavier than the later aluminum based examples. The plated 28" blade on this one rates Mint-. About as good as it ever gets, the fit is nice and tight and it has a beautifully executed Paul Weyersberg maker mark, ... Read and See More

Luftwaffen Schwert by SMF - Solinger Metallwarenfabrik Stoecker & Co. of Solingen. These later aluminum examples utilized the new material, (aluminum) that the Luftwaffe designed all their airplanes with. This is a nice example. The scabbard retains its factory Moroccan blue leather perfectly matching the grip. There are a few wee pressure marks as one expects to see on original examples. ... Read and See More

Here's a nice example of an aluminium Luftwaffe Offizierschwert, (Officer’s Sword). This one has a NM inspection marked blade. The etched maker mark is correctly executed just below a waffen approval stamp. No sharpening or pitting and all the edges are smooth. The blade is certainly NM. The leather buffer is intact. The hilt fittings are all matte aluminium ... Read and See More

Saved the best for last! Here's a nice example of an aluminium Luftwaffe Offizierschwert, (Officer’s Sword). This one has a NM 26.5" inspection marked blade. The black etched maker mark is correctly executed just below an approval stamp. No sharpening or pitting and all the edges are smooth. The blade is certainly NM. The leather buffer is intact. The hilt ... Read and See More

A great looking sword! The 29.5 inch blade on this one is in nice shape retaining its' matte finish. it has a solid fit and perfect tip! The stamped Clemen & Jung Solingen maker mark is the 1st example I've seen in a NCO. The blade rates Exc++. The buffer pad is lost to time. The steel based, black enamel painted scabbard ... Read and See More

A great looking sword purchased from the Vet's family. The 29 inch blade on this one has some spotting and age. It could use some spit and polish but I like to leave this stuff as found. It has a solid fit and perfect tip! The stamped maker mark is well executed. The blade rates Exc. The thick off white leather ... Read and See More

A great looking sword purchased from the Vet's family. The 31 inch blade on this one has some minor age but smooth edges and no damage. It has a nice matte finish, with a solid fit and perfect tip! The stamped ALCOSO maker mark is the 1st example I've seen in a NCO. The blade rates Exc++. The thick black leather ... Read and See More

Previously sold by author LTC (Ret.) Thomas M. Johnson. SS-Oberführer Dr. Rudolf Diels (December 16th 1900 – November 18th 1957) was:

• The 1st Leader of the Gestapo – SS Secret Police (Appointed by Hermann Goering and was in office April 26th 1933 – April 20th 1934).
• Diels was succeed by H. ... Read and See More

An example of an Imperial dove head NCO sword. The blade on this piece has age and could use some love. I have not tried to clean it. Rates VG. It is stamped 2. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The undented black scabbard has the odd light surface oxidization wear scratches etc. The scabbard throat is tightly secured by ... Read and See More

Typical hourglass shaped wood grip with tange hand hammered to pommel end. Leather is in good shape with brass throat/top fitting. The blade is darkened and I have not tried to clean. Nice etch on a curved 31" blade. ... See More