| Accession Number | RELAWM03811 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Edged weapon or club |
| Place made | Germany |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
German Third Reich Police Officer's Sword and Scabbard
Description
German Third Reich Police Officer's sword and scabbard. The chrome plated hilt is a single bar 'D' section stirrup type with the brown grip having an acorn leaf ferrule and a copper eagle and swastika within a wreath superimposed in the centre. The straight blade has a single fuller to each side and the ricasso is stamped HERM.RATH SOLINGEN over two S type arrow heads within a diamond. The black painted scabbard has a nickel silver plated chape and a locket of a Nordic cross lace design. A loose belt ring is attached to a band, with a D loop at the back, 70 mm from the throat.
History / Summary
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