Description
German Third Reich Police Officer's sword and scabbard. The chrome plated hilt is a single bar 'D' section stirrup type with the green/brown grip having an acorn leaf ferrule and a gilded alloy eagle and swastika within a wreath superimposed in the centre. The straight blade has a single fuller to each side and the ricasso is stamped PAUL WEYERSBERG & CO SOLINGEN within an oval surrounding a sword and wreath. The black painted scabbard has a nickel silver plated chape and a locket of a Nordic cross lace design. A loose belt ring is attached to a band, with a D loop at the back, 70 mm from the throat.
Contextual Description
Unknown
Details
Accession Number
REL/07165
Manufactured by
Paul Weyersberg & Co
Classification
Technology
Object Type
Edged weapon or club
Copyright
Copyright not applicable
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