German sword

[night_wolf]

I got this sword some time ago, do you think it´s ok ?

[Skipper Greenwade]

Looks fine to me

Best,
Skip

[Jeff Nichols]

Agree with Skip, a fine Holler sword which looks like a #30 or possibly a #42 in dovehead pattern...Jeff

[laurentarthur]

Hello,
for me the sword is OK
sincèrely

[SwordFish]

Swords good. I would say a Nr. 42. The 30 utilizes both cast and engraved embellishments to the hilt.

[BryanD]

Agree with the above analisis.

[busterz111]

Has to be one of the UGLIEST birds I have seen : )

[helmuthunter]

its good, i used to have one just like it regards, john.

[SwordFish]

You may want to consider giving the brass hilt assembly a very light cleaning with a homemade sudsy amonia. It will remove most of the dirt and brighten up any traces of gilt that's still intact as well as brightening up the brass. Afterwar, give the hilt assembly a very light coat of museum grade preservation wax like Renwax. For the blade, since it's plated, a very light and gentle pollish with Semichrome followed by a coat of museum wax will remove some trace rust and surface darkening and provide a layer of protection for the blade. You'd be amazed how well some of these Heer sabels clean up and it can be accomplished without any damage.

If interested in further details or methods, PM me and I can show some of my before and after images of Heer sabels i've reincarnated. These leather knots are also very susceptible to rot and cracking. There are methods for restoration and preservation, although it is a delicate procedure. Like the swords, i've been able to bring some seemingly dead knots back to life restoring their suppleness.

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