Please help identify this Coppel short sword!

[William J]

I just returned from the home of a 9th AAF vet's son. He has a number of great items, but is hesitant to sell...

I took some poor pictures in bad lighting. Here is one of the swords. My first thought was a sales example because the Alexander Coppel in the presentation panel is not what I would expect on a purchased sword.

The blade length is 21 inches. The overall length in the scabbard is 27 inches.

Can someone identify this model, the vintage, and a ballpark on value? I'm not giving up on this grouping, but I had no idea what to offer for this piece.

I apologize for the poor picture quality but appreciate all comments!

William

[William J]

Sword overall

Sorry I missed getting the sword point in the frame. I thought I would be able to take it home and take good pics later!!

[William J]

Sword 2

Last one... perhaps once I know the value, the owner will consider parting with it...along with the beautiful kriegsflag, the German album, the pennant with the unit's names (including his father's), etc etc...

[SCHUPO]

William,

You picture a very nice Bavarian Police short sword in gold color for the Gendarmerie or possibly the Gemeindepolizei. I have an identical Coppel with this same large etched panel. I believe it is a sword made by the factory for a retail store as a salesman's sample. I have seen three of these swords and they are all identical. A good find that I paid $300 for some years ago. I hope this helps.

George

[BRET VAN SANT]

William, hey ya! guess the price quoted above may be a ballparkish one. Is the lower fitting secure? and is the leather in reasonable condition not broke or split at the seam you know the drill. Then i would think more like 200$ range. The rest of the group sounds like the sweet spot. No biggie on the pictures it gives a new meaning to "run and shoot" good luck on the rest of the group. Busy summer huh! talk to you soon, Bret