November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
Lot contains: (A) "Becker" sword, (B) "Holler" sword, and (C) "MWM Waffen" sword. (A) Third Reich Lion Head sword marked "CHR Becker Mainz" with a 33" blade in overall excellent to condition. Blade is in very good to excellent condition, with several dings on the edge, and light runner and scattered light marks. Brass ruby glass eyed gold gilt brass fittings and wire-wrapped trylon grip are excellent to near mint, with two loose wire strands, and dried polish remaining. Scabbard retains 85-90% of its original black finish with scattered marks and freckling. (B) Third Reich Lion Head sword marked "F.W. Holler"with a 33" blade in overall excellent condition. Blade is in excellent condition, and has some light runner marks and scattered light marks. Ruby glass eyed gold gilt brass fittings and wire-wrapped trylon grip are excellent to near mint, with dried polish remaining. Scabbard retains more than 85-90% of its original black painted finish, with scattered marks. Scabbard is bent 12" from its tip. (C) Third Reich Lion Head sword marked "WMW Waffen" with a 34" blade in overall excellent condition. Blade is in excellent condition, with light runner marks and scattered light marks. Ruby glass eyed gold gilt brass fittings and wire-wrapped trylon grip are excellent, with four sets of wire missing, and dried polish remaining. Scabbard has been repainted and retains 85-90% of that finish, with several minor dents near the tip, and scattered marks and freckling.
Blade Length
33", 33", 34"
Overall Length
39", 39", 40",