Police Officers Sword

[David H]

For some reason I seem to be getting offered alot of stuff at the moment, though if it is any good is another matter!!!
Anyway I been offered this police officers sword and was wondering is it worth going for or is it a bit too rough, the asking price is £350 ($640)........I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.

[David H]

blade

[David H]

Eagle, why is it this colour and not silver???

[David H]

closeups

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi David, nice to hear that you are finding stuff

The sword is original, but in my opinion rather tired. I would only buy it if it was priced much less than £350. I suspect for the same money you could obtain a much better example from the USA, what with the strength of the £ at the moment.

The eagle has lost it's silver finish which seems to be a common trait; so nothing to worry about there.

Cheers, Ade.

[Jon Fish]

Hi David, nice to hear that you are finding stuff

The sword is original, but in my opinion rather tired. I would only buy it if it was priced much less than £350. I suspect for the same money you could obtain a much better example from the USA, what with the strength of the £ at the moment.

The eagle has lost it's silver finish which seems to be a common trait; so nothing to worry about there.

Cheers, Ade.

Yes totally original,but the blade is the heart of these swords in my opinion and that aint got it ! I will be selling a 41" police officers sword by Alcoso with a mirror finish blade in the next week or so for a few £ less.The eagle is also bronze.For some reason I would say the officers eagle usually is found bronzed but the EM seems to come in silvered ,strange.

[Jeff Nichols]

Thats because the eagles on officer swords are indeed made with bronze eagles and the nco's with silver eagles.

[JoeW]

I believe the police officer grip insignia were copper alloy w/ light silver wash, most of which has oxydized over the years. Senior NCO swords had a white metal alloy. Not sure if any silver in it as I have never seen any tarnishing on them. Some years ago some "reference" book started an urban legend by writing that the "bronze" eagles were intended for Fire Police.

[BobI]

On the good side, this is a very rare maker. On the other side I have one in a little less condition for 350 dollars. The only reason I have mine is because of the rarity of the maker. In my opinion this is a bit overpriced. Because of condition and the scarcity of the maker it may be worth 400-500.

Best Wishes,

Bob