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Police bayonet - E.F.Hörster

Police bayonet - E.F.Hörster

LOT US3-0588
SOLD
Auction ended        19th March 2023  |  03:38 pm CET
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: USD 550,00
EUR 0,00
GBP 0,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %
THIS ITEM SHIPS FROM THE USA AND IS SOLD BY HISTORY TRADER INC. (TERMS)

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 48 cm
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
US LOT US3-0588
EAN 3000000018248
US LOT US3-0588
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 3000000018248
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 48 cm
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
US LOT US3-0588
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS 48 cm
EAN 3000000018248
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

This example has still very deep carving to the pommel and cross-guard areas. The pommel features the eagle head which looks to the left. The beak is quite large and well curved.

The cross-guard features the overlapping oak leaves on the obverse and just the end half is oak leafed on the reverse. Marked "S.ME.II. 658".

The grip plates are fine antler having mostly dark coloring in the stag with some lighter colors in the grain and golden edges. The grip plates are retained by rivets having domed heads on both sides. The grip insignia is a fine example being the open aluminum type featuring a wreath with a superimposed eagle looking to the left clutching a swastika. The eagle shows little wear.

The scabbard is a dark brown leather type showing little usage and age. The scabbard is fitted with nickel mounts having scalloped edges, retained by staples. Marked "S.ME.II. 658". There is a dark brown frog matching the color of the scabbard.

The blade is a very fine example and it is in great condition. It is marked on the reverse with the  HS Sword mark for Hörster Solingen and the full Hörster Mark on the avers. 

Overall a fantastic set in great condition.


Condition
2+

Seller
History Trader Inc., 521 Thorn Street #165, Sewickly, PA 15143-0165, USA