LUFTWAFFE OFFICER'S SWORD
Luftwaffe officer's sword with aluminum fittings which exhibit only the lightest surface wear only: the pommel and cross guard swastikas are excellent, with no lifting or oxidation to either the swastikas or plating, and only a few minute suraface scratches. The feathering on the cross guards is also in excellent condition, the extreme edges of a few rows of feathers slightly indented and mentioned only for accuracy. The blue leather grip is scuffed or torn in a few places, but the double-twisted wire-wrap remains tight. The 28 1/4" F. & A. Helbig blade is very good, exhibiting only average running marks. The scabbard is straight and undented, and the leather bears only one small tear on the inside near bottom. The attached hanger shows wear consistent with use, but it remains in very good condition. It should be mentioned that the grip and leather on the scabbard have a white residue evident in places, likely a metal cleaner carelessly applied. We suspect this could be easily cleaned or otherwise covered with appropriate leather polish.