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Lot 314
WWII German Luftwaffe Officer's Sword By SMF, Solingen
Estimate: $500 - $1,000
Starting Bid
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $100 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
German World War Two Luftwaffe officer's sword, manufactured by the firm SMF, Solingen. This example is post 1940 as it has aluminum alloy fittings.
With the official establishment of the Luftwaffe in March 1935, the newly introduced sword was awarded to all Luftwaffe officer’s in good-standing and the official designation of the sword was altered to Offizierschwert, (Officer’s Sword), although it was most commonly referred to as the Fliegerschwert, (Flyer’s Sword). Regulations dictated that all Officer’s and senior NCO’s wear the sword with the Service, Reporting, Walking-out, and Parade Dress uniforms. The early issue swords were constructed with German nickel/silver or plated fittings while later models, (circa-1940), had aluminum fittings. The grip and scabbard body are both covered with a fine blue Moroccan leather.
Dimensions: 38.5" (tip of scabbard to end of pommel), 30" blade.
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Condition
Blade has some edge knicks and sporadic scuffs / blemishes. The leather is very fine with only a few minor scuffs and blemishes here and there
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