Militaria

A German Second War Kriegsmarine Officers Sword with Etched Blade. A very good example of the normally private purchased WKC example of the naval officers sword for the Third Reich Kriegsmarine. Fully etched blade with scenes of battleships, smaller ships and the large down swept winged armed forces eagle and swastika above an anchor at the base of the etching on one side of the blade. On the opposite side of the blade are similar etched panels of submarines, heavy ships, at the base the Kiel Naval Memorial. The blade is 78cm in length very good condition. A small area of black spotting on the plain section of the blade just below the etched panel areas. Maker stamped of WKC. Standard naval hilt, the lions head with red and green jewelled eyes. Celluloid white grip with grip wire present, some strands slightly loose from the grip. The gilt subdued to both folding langets. The scabbard leather is excellent with a few minor scuffs. Good finish to the three gilded brass scabbard fittings. A very good example of a totally dedicated Third Reich issue naval officers sword, very good condition £1,400-£1,800 --- The WKC officers bladed swords have normally been considered to be private purchase items individually by officers, however this example has issue number 2693 stamped to the rear folding langet indicating this may have been a group of this type of sword purchased by the Kriegsmarine and then issued individually to officers. Note: This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.