| Accession Number | RELAWM35395 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c 1940 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
German Third Reich Non Commissioned Officer's Sword and Scabbard : German Army
Description
German Third Reich Non Commissioned Officer's dress sword and scabbard. The hilt is a chrome plated single bar stirrup type with langets over the ricasso and backstrap with ears pinned to the black plastic wire bound grip. The chrome plated blade has a single edge to a spear point with a single fuller to each side. The ricasso is marked with a knights head and WKC. The black painted steel scabbard has overall surface rust and a single loose ring on a band with a fixed square ring 75 mm from the throat. A green and silver wire portepee is attached to the guard.
History / Summary
This type of sword was worn by German Army NCO's in walking-out dress uniform.