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SMF WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
SMF WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD.

Overall length 34 3/4". Blade length 26 1/4". Blade has a central fuller that is marked near the hilt “(king) SMF SOLINGEN”. Plated guard emulating feathers with a mobile central party symbol. Pommel has a similar mobile party symbol with oak leaves at the edge. Wire wrapped blue leather grip. Blue leather wrapped scabbard with plated throat & tip. Scabbard has a partial blue leather hanger attached. CONDITION: blade has substantial original factory polish. Hilt shows tarnish to the plated areas. Grip has minor scuffs & scrapes. Wire is complete but a bit dark. Scabbard shows light overall wear with tarnish to the mounts. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18295/BF). $800-1,200.