Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Sword, with Hanger, by E. & F. Hörster United Republic of 38 mm x 41 mm

38 mm x 41 mm

including the towns of Nice and Cannes

he was posted to the 2nd Rifle Brigade at Malta

naming has been shaved

and leather elements

Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Sword, with Hanger, by E. & F. Hörster United Republic of 38 mm x 41 mm(Luftwaffe Schwert fr Offiziere). A rare and very well preserved Luftwaffe Officers sword, measuring 85 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 64 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade which retains unspoiled factory sharpening to the edges and tip. A fuller runs approximately half of the length of each side of the blade. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of E. & F. HRSTER, SOLINGEN, circumscribing the firms