Article about: Well guys, I have not been buying too many edged weapons lately, (not really but,) I am happy to say that one that I have been looking for, for about 5-6 years, has finally arrived at my hou
Well guys, I have not been buying too many edged weapons lately, (not really but,) I am happy to say that one that I have been looking for, for about 5-6 years, has finally arrived at my house and will find a nice comfortable place in my collection.
I have watched many of these sell and have always felt that either they were too expensive, or just didn't fit the bill. When I saw this one, I knew immediately that this was the one that I wanted to own. This one was a little expensive for my budget but, there was no other option than to tell the seller I would take it.
I believe it is an earlier one in that it is still maker marked. The handle fittings have all taken on a black patina and that is, I guess, one of the things I liked about it the most. It also has lovely colored stag grips and the blade has minimal runner marks on it. There is no sharpening or really any use that I can see to the blade. The motto is still nice and dark. The scabbard fittings suffer a little from lifting of the plating, but overall it is still in good condition.
Sorry for any flash in the photos. As most of you know, it is difficult to take photos of items that are reflective indoors.
Ralph.
P.S. Many photos.
Searching for anything relating to, Anton Boos, 934 Stamm. Kp. Pz. Erz. Abt. 7, 3 Kompanie, Panzer-Regiment 2, 16th Panzer-Division (My father)
Glad to see you got it! I agree the dark patina is the nicest part about this hewer, i've not seen one as good and untouched by polishing before, it's fabulous!
'I do not think we can hope for any better thing now.
We shall stick it out to the end, but we are getting weaker of course, and the end cannot be far.
It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R. SCOTT.
Last Entry - For God's sake look after our people.'
In memory of Capt. Robert Falcon Scott, Edward Wilson, Henry Bowers, Lawrence Oates and Edgar Evans. South Pole Expedition, 30th March 1912.
RAD Hewer, Maker Marked Ed Wusthof
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