1280 SMF WWII GERMAN LUFTWAFFE SWORD.

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This item SOLD at 2023 May 12 @ 14:30UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,100.00 USD

Overall length 36 1/2". Blade length 28 3/8". Blade has a single central fuller that is marked near the hilt “(king) SMF SOLINGEN”. There is a small waffenamt above the mark that appears to be an eagle with the number “3”. Aluminum guard emulating feathers with a mobile central party symbol. Pommel has a similar mobile party symbol with oak leaves at the edge. Wire wrapped blue leather grip. Blue leather wrapped scabbard with aluminum throat & tip. CONDITION: blade has substantial original factory polish. Hilt shows wear to the mobile party symbols on the inside where it rubbed the body. Grip shows a few minor scuffs. Wire is complete. Scabbard shows very light overall wear. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18218/BF). $800-1,100.