Early Luft Officer’s Sword by Weyersberg – D931

Here is a Luftwaffe Fliegerschwert for the collector who has to have that untouched look to edged weapons in their history room. It’s a beauty, have a peek!

The grip to this nickel silver Luft sword is in fine condition. The blue dyed  Moroccan leather is as nice as it gets, void of any major scrapes, scuffs, or missing material. The surface of the leather is dark with age, as nothing has been cleaned on this entire edged weapon since being returned as a souvenir from WWII. Equally as nice is the double strand of springy decorative wire wrapped around the circumference of this handle. It is all super tight, and perfectly in place. Take a look at the hardware on the hilt of this sword. Both the down swept crossguard and the pommel are just encrusted with a gorgeous undisturbed patina that is second to none. Exactly the look that some collectors love to see. All the components are completely solid on this hilt, and project an image of being frozen in time.

It is hard enough to find nice leather on the grips of one of these early Fliegerschwerts, but ever so much more difficult to find the scabbard which is perfectly covered too. Well in a single word, the scabbard to this sword is absolutely fantastic. It remains straight, void of any bends, ding, or dog legs, and rivals the best shell that I have ever seen on such an early nickel silver Luft sword. On top of that, the leather is absolutely stunning! Not a rip, tear, split, nor even anything that would be considered even a pressure mark. Both upper and lower nickel fittings are tight and in place, and properly held by 4 countersunk screws. Like the hardware on the hilt, they are encrusted with age and patina which has turned them nearly black. As shown, the crescent hanger is gone to time. A small thing in my mind for such an untouched beautiful edged weapon that is 85 years old.

We finish up with the 30” blade. It is straight, full length, void of any tipping, sharpening, or major surface spotting. There are a couple of minor edge ticks, but I’m telling you they remain fairly insignificant considering everything else this sword has going for it. The beautiful factory plating on both obverse and reverse rates a strong 98%. Up against the butt plate of the crossguard is the matching blue leather washer which has done it’s job protecting this wonderful looking blade. Finally, on the reverse is shown the trademark of excellence and responsible for manufacturing this lovely Luft officer’s sword; Paul Weyersberg.

I shouldn’t even sell this one. Though here it is. This baby is sweet, and has the Look!   SOLD