44th Contemporary History Auction

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M35 Luftwaffe sword "F.H.K. Qu. 3" with hanger - Hörster & acceptance mark

M35 Luftwaffe sword "F.H.K. Qu. 3" with hanger - Hörster & acceptance mark

LOT 54-0883
SOLD
Auction ended        26th September 2021  |  02:00 pm CEST
RESULT
STARTING PRICE: EUR 900,00
GBP 0,00
USD 0,00
EXCL. BUYER’S PREMIUM: 22,50 %

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DESCRIPTion, DETaILS & Photos
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PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
LOT 54-0883
EAN 2000000582511
LOT 54-0883
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
EAN 2000000582511
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
PERIOD 1918 — 1945
COUNTRY Germany 1918 - 1945
LOT 54-0883
MATERIAL
DIMENSIONS
EAN 2000000582511
MAKER E. & F. Hörster
WEIGHT
Germany 1918 - 1945


Description

Luftwaffe sword by E. & F. Hörster, Solingen. Nickel-silver "Neusilber" type. 

The blade is in nice condition. It has minor stains. "Hörster Solingen" maker marked as well as the Luftwaffe acceptance mark. Also "F.H.K. Qu. 3" engraved (possibly for Fliegerhorst Quakenbrück).

Original blue leather finished handle and scabbard. Intact wire wrapping. Typical sun wheel swastikas on pommel and crossguard. The background has been polished or the silver plating is worn. One dent on the pommel. 

The scabbard has two small dents and light signs of use. All screws in position. Original blue leather hanger. "Paul Klopfer Berlin" maker marked and dated "1939". Also "LBA" stamped. "olc" maker marked snap clip. Fully working. 

Length: 93 cm.

 


Condition
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