Mystery Luft Sword
This is a very interesting piece - and I too feel confident that the workmanship is period, but exactly what it is I am uncertain.
Like Fred Prinz, I am curious about the absence of any maker's mark - but there could be a perfectly legitimate explanation for this; the sword being presented (shown) as an example of what the Germans call Ciselierter - this is a form of engraving or highlighting that produces a type of three-dimensional decoration. It is more usually seen on basket-type hilt swords, where 3-D figurines or decoration is intricately cut out of the metal.
My best guess would be (and it is a guess) is that this Luftwaffe sword has been produced as a demonstration or show piece of the Ciselierter workmanship - and not actually any type of de-luxe or presentation sword available ex-stock.
It is a cracking piece of hand workmanship - I just love it.
FJS
PS Mention has been made of another example with oak leaf decoration shown on another site - would you please provide a link to that other example. Thank you.
This is a very interesting piece - and I too feel confident that the workmanship is period, but exactly what it is I am uncertain.
Like Fred Prinz, I am curious about the absence of any maker's mark - but there could be a perfectly legitimate explanation for this; the sword being presented (shown) as an example of what the Germans call Ciselierter - this is a form of engraving or highlighting that produces a type of three-dimensional decoration. It is more usually seen on basket-type hilt swords, where 3-D figurines or decoration is intricately cut out of the metal.
My best guess would be (and it is a guess) is that this Luftwaffe sword has been produced as a demonstration or show piece of the Ciselierter workmanship - and not actually any type of de-luxe or presentation sword available ex-stock.
It is a cracking piece of hand workmanship - I just love it.
FJS
PS Mention has been made of another example with oak leaf decoration shown on another site - would you please provide a link to that other example. Thank you.
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