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03-07-2012 05:10 PM
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re: Sword identification please
No, this is a WW2 Heer (Germany Army) officers sword.
I have moved the thread to the correct forum for you.
Others will be able to tell you the exact pattern etc.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Sword identification please
As to refining the time period, if the hilt is magnetic it might be a little later in the TR era versus early. That's because underneath where the gilt is missing I seem to be seeing aged iron instead of brass. Or maybe it's just the lighting?? Is there the possibility of one or two more photos? FP
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Re: Sword identification please
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Re: Sword identification please
Hi, you are correct. A black enamel painted steel scabbard.
Swords come in different lengths to suit different height soldiers.
Cheers, Ade.
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Re: Sword identification please
Paul, Thank you for the additional photos which confirmed what I seemed to be seeing. I have iron hilted swords, but they tend to be earlier as compared to the TR era examples. With (at least in my experience) the TR examples being relatively scarce, as something that was forced on makers due to the restrictions placed on makers to conserve scarce strategic metals for military uses (like copper). Who then had to seek other alternatives like zinc. Best Regards, FP
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