Nazi Heer Army Officer’s Dove Head Saber

Description

Featuring gilt steel hilt, consisting of reverse scroll quillon, a pair of down-turned langets,
and P-shaped knuckle bow connecting to the dove-head pommel; integral backstrap.with
“ears” riveted through the grip Langets depict spread-wing eagle holding swastika in a
wreath on the obverse and vacant oval escutcheon surrounded by oak leaves on the
reverse. Black Bakelite grip with twisted gilt wire wrap and base ferrule decorated with oak
leaves. Slightly curved 31 ½” blade with single 3/4-length fuller; maker’s mark obscured
under the hilt langets. Black-painted steel scabbard with single carry ring. Hilt very good,
showing wear to the gilding, primarily on corners and high spots. Blade with scattered pin-
prick pitting and some rust on the ricasso. Scabbard dent-free, with scratches and paint
loss. Overall length 36″, not including scabbard.