Monogramed Early Fliegerschwert by SMF – D960
Been waiting for minty early nickel silver Luftwaffe officer’s sword? Here you go, as it honestly doesn’t get much better than what you see in this offering! Have a look.
The grip to this Luft sword is in wonderful condition. The dyed blue Moroccan leather is extremely nice, showing very and I mean very, minimal scuffs to the grain to speak of. It has turned dark with age and projects that desirable untouched appearance. Wrapped around the circumference of the handle is a double strand of decorative silver wire which is super tight, and all in place. As for the pommel, it remains un-cleaned, un-polished, with a rich patina that has turned the silver nearly black. All the while the inserted brass discs holding the canted swastika design hits you with such striking impact. Moving to the down swept wing crossguard, you have the same exact appearance here. All the silver near totally black, with once again the inserts are just how you want to see them. But it gets better. On the reverse of the ferrule ring and neatly engraved are the letters v. M. Though we can’t identify who the owner of this edged weapon was with this little information, you can be assured that it belonged to an officer who’s last name was attached to nobility. Those same exact initials and format can be seen on the reverse upper fitting of the scabbard too. A nice little touch to this absolutely gorgeous Luftwaffe officers sword.
And speaking of the scabbard, it’s a sheer beauty! Straight, void of any bends, twists, breaks, or misshaping, it’s just doesn’t get any better. And once again like the grip covering, the Moroccan leather has been beautifully preserved on this shell. There is hardly anything that would even be considered a detracting pressure mark to speak of. Both nickel fitting are in place, and like every other component to this edged weapon, untouched. As mentioned, the lower reverse upper fitting has the same initials that are shown on the ferrule ring; v.M. Attached to the upper fitting rings is a nice crescent hanger. It matches the scabbard leather, and the grip covering, to a tee.
As for the 28’ gorgeous plated blade………….take a look at the photos and you tell me what the description should read!
It just doesn’t get any nicer, for an early nickel silver Fliegerschwert, and monogramed too! SOLD