GERMAN WWII NAVY OFFICERS SWORD.

A very nice condition sword for the Third Reich Naval officer, the swords of the Third Reich Navy were either depot issued or private purchase. This example has the correct markings of a Third Reich depot issue sword. On many occasions Weimar period swords are offered for sale as Third Reich period swords, the eagle design is different. Of course many serving Weimar period officers carried their swords into the Third Reich era. It is very difficult to find an actual Third Reich depot issued and marked sword. Excellent plated plane piped back blade, marked E and F Horster Solingen, Third Reich eagle and swastika stamp on the upper part of the piped backed blade. Third Reich marked clearly to the drag of the lower scabbard mount.slight cracks to the imitation ivory grip, the lions head hilt without glass coloured eyes, all grip wire complete, to the small folding shell guard the East Sea number of O.2153 the opposite side larger folding guard still in full operation . Excellent leather to the scabbard with some light abrasions.

Code: 88603