Gents
I understand this sword is German WWII type. However I dont know what the spread eagle symbolizes on this sword. Any info will be appreciated. Any Opinions as well.
Bob
Gents
I understand this sword is German WWII type. However I dont know what the spread eagle symbolizes on this sword. Any info will be appreciated. Any Opinions as well.
Bob
Hi Bob, Heer swords came in a myiad of patterns. Often a single makers would offer many different types of grip styles to choose from. These were sold under either as named style, some for example were named after famous Marshals or others via simply an order number. However, all forfilled the same function. None were worn by specific units.
Tom (username "Swordfish") will be able to tell you much more about Heer swords than I as he avidly collects them. Drop him a line.
It was a good original sword. BUT someone has stampted a bogus SS proof mark to the blade which has now killed it.
Cheers, Ade.
Shame about the SS mark,otherwise nice Heer officers dress sword.
You might find the pattern no. in Angolias book ?
I just picked one up recently. Try going to the Thomas Johnson web site. I was able to confirm the identity of my Eickhorn sword by looking through their catalog. You may also find a similar example on the Wittman offering web site. Both have excellent info on blades.
Do you have a link to those websites?
Hi Bob, here are the links you requested:
German Militaria, Third Reich and Imperial: Daggers, Swords, Medals, Helmets, etc.
Wittmann Antique Militaria
Hope they are of interest?
Cheers, Ade.
Thanks Ade. You really think thats a forged SS rune:
Yes, as there is no reason for it to be on that sword. Plus the size looks wrong too.
Cheers, Ade.
Good idea contacting 'swordfish' i believe he is trying to obtain every pattern of heer sword!
How do I contact him. Im not used to the new format.
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