Description
date stamped "1917" on the body of the case between the maker marked centre and the brass-framed exit area for the tape
the reverse with a raised block hinge
demonstrating moderate loss of finish in addition to the two absent prongs
circumscribed by an inscription of “VEREIN EHEM
both consisting of a Cross Pattée with crossed swords through the centrepiece
Germany, Luftwaffe. An Officer’s Sword, By F. & A. Helbig United Republic of date stamped "1917" on the(Luftwaffe Offiziers Schwert). A well preserved Luftwaffe Officers sword, measuring 98 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features a 78 mm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and edges. A fuller runs approximately one third of the length of each side of the blade. The reverse ricasso bears a makers mark of F. & A. HELBIG, STEINBACH, circumscribing the firms GAEGLER trade name. It sits securely within an