German Kriegsmarine Officer Dress Sword Paul Weyersberg Solingen
The sword has an overall length of approximately 94cm with a blade length of 80cm. The blade still very bright. The ricasso bears the manufacturing mark of the Paul Weyersburg & Co of Solingen.
The grip is undamaged cream colored celluloid over wood. It is has lost its wire. The Lion head pommel is the style without glass eyes. The sword has dual folding clamshell guards, one on the front of the sword and one on the back, with the rear guard folding down onto a stud to keep the sword secure in the scabbard (Not present).
The fire gilt finish of the hilt fittings is still bright. The top scabbard fitting is marked on the back with the designation of “O. 174” apparently a Naval Depot mark. The underside of the crossguard has “84” stamped as well as a Bundeswehr approval stamp above the M.
*Condition*
Apart from the missing wire on the grip this sword is in very good condition for its age, please see the pictures as these form part of our report.
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