44th Contemporary History Auction

Bidding on 1480 lots has ended on 26th September 2021. 89% of all lots sold

0942 |

Heer officer's lion head sabre with portepee - "HR" engraved

Heer officer's lion head sabre with portepee - "HR" engraved

LOT 54-0942
SOLD
Auction ended        26th September 2021  |  02:39 pm CEST
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 300,00
GBP 0,00
USD 0,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

Own a similar product you want to sell? We are here for you at +49 8541 9053699

DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
SAVE FOR LATER
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
LOT 54-0942
EAN 2000000576312
LOT 54-0942
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000576312
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 54-0942
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000576312
MAKER
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

A nice clean blade showing the initials "HR" of the recipient. According to our consignor, his name was "Richter". Because of his bravery during the war, he was promoted to officer. So-called "Tapferkeitsoffizier" (bravery officer).

Black celluloid grip with intact wire wrapping. No damaged. The handle fittings are made from brass. Remains of the gold-plating present. A lion's head pommel with red glass eyes. The front langet bears the eagle with outstretched wings. Original black painted steel scabbard. It has no dents. 

Including the officer's portepee.

Length: 100 cm.

Signs of wear.

 


Condition
2/2-