38th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1100 lots has ended on 26th July 2020. 88% of all lots sold

 
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Luftwaffe sword with hanger "SMF" - I./253

Luftwaffe sword with hanger "SMF" - I./253

LOT 48-0144
SOLD
Auction ended        25th July 2020  |  03:35 pm CEST
RESULT
765,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 48-0144
EAN 2000000480589
LOT 48-0144
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
EAN 2000000480589
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Deutschland
LOT 48-0144
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000480589
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Luftwaffe sword to a member of the Kampfgeschwader 253 "General Wever". "I./253" stamped on the crossguard. 

The blade is in good condition. Slight stains. "SMF Solingen" maker marked. Blue leather finished grip with intact wire wrapping. The ring between grip and crossguard has been replaced. Tombak fittings. The pommel can no longer be fastened (tightened) 100 %. Blue leather finished scabbard with aluminium fittings. No dents. All four screws in place (opened once). Including the matching blue leather hanger.

Sword and scabbard don't match, however a nice set! Yellow patina from skoke. Smell to the sword as well.

Length: 96 cm.

Signs of wear. Good condition.

 


Condition
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