Luftwaffe sword SMF
Hello. Today I received a Luftwaffe sword which looks very nice. After the research I did in the forum, I think it is correct.
My only concern is the bird мarking above the logo. I didn't see exactly one on the correct examples shown. Please give an opinion.
Thanks Aleks.
Great looking sword and that bird looking stamp is a waffenamt marking which is common with SMF , Paul Weyersburg and a few other producers
Regards Larry
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Very nice sword!!! Congrats !
nacho
Great looking Luft Sword Aleks. Yours has the same look as mine. Mine is a Horster Maker mark. Link to my photos on my website.
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Very nice example.
I like the engraved initials on the back of the scabbard. "v. M" No idea but the "v" could be "Von" which is often a term for aristocracy (although could be a very low level AND not always for Nobility). Example is Paul "von" Hindenburg.
Von is a term meaning "from", place of birth or sometimes the name of a Parent. It is used more often in Northern Germany.
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Hi Map. Here's another better shot of the cross guard there's also a monogram there.
The seller also thinks that "v" means "von", but the owner has not been identified.
Regards Aleks.
Thanks everyone for the opinions. They are important to me.
They remove all doubts.
Thanks Aleks.
Its a beauty ,Regards Paul
Nice sword.
Yes. When there is a lower case "v." in front of a name or initial of a name, it stands for "von".
The "von" does denote some connection to nobility but it could be pretty minor/diluted. The nobles with actual rank would have titles like Graf (Count) Freiherr (Baron) Herzog (Duke) or Ritter (Knight).
For example: Clemens Freiherr von Fürstenberg, whose Waffenrock is at the far right.
Todd
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It's a nice sword
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