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EARLY WWII GERMAN SS OFFICER'S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,000.00 USD
EARLY WWII GERMAN SS OFFICER'S SWORD.

Overall length: 37 1/2". Blade length: 31 1/2". Plain, single fullered unmarked blade. Silvered hilt features a short winged Party eagle on 1 languet and a black enamel SS button on the other. Crossguard has a down turned quillon and is stamped "SS" in a double bordered circle on the underside. Knuckle bow, bird's head pommel and backstrap are all heavily embellished with oak leaves and acorns. Black wire wrapped composite grip. Black enameled metal scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows substantial original factory polish with some scabbard wear. Hilt shows light wear and has an attractive finish. Scabbard retains approx. 95% of original finish. (02-16749-3/BF). $2,400-3,000.