December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Lot consists of: (A) German World War II Heer Lion Head sword, (B) Imperial German Dove Head sword, and (C) German World War II Heer Dove Head sword. (A) Heer Officer deluxe Lion Head sword with "PUMA" and "No5" marked 32" blade, with light runner and scattered marks. Nickel plated blade has several tiny spots of freckling, but overall is near mint. Red ruby eyed lion aluminum fittings retain approximately 90% of their bright gilt finish. Wire-wrapped black trylon grip has two strands of wire broken and several others are loose. Black painted steel scabbard retains approximately 80% of its original black painted finish, with dullness, scattered marks, and freckling throughout. CONDITION: Overall excellent. (B) Imperial German dove head sword with a 33 - 1/2" blade marked "Eickhorn, Solingen". Nickel plated blade is near mint, has very light runner and scattered marks. 1/2" of the tip is bent off center approximately seven degrees. Wire wrapped trylon grip is undamaged with patina to the wire, and the solid brass fittings have moderate patina and freckling. Black painted steel scabbard retains approximately 90% of its original finish, with light freckling and scattered marks throughout. CONDITION: Overall excellent condition. (C) Heer deluxe dove head sword with a 32" blade marked "F. Horster". Nickel plated blade is near mint, with very light runner, light scattered marks, and some dried oil near the cross guard. Wire wrapped trylon grip is undamaged with heavy patina to the wire, and the brass fittings also have patina. The fittings are engraved with oak leaves throughout, and there is a Heer eagle with swastika nicely engraved on the cross guard panel. Black painted steel scabbard retains approximately 85% of its original finish, with freckling and scattered marks throughout. CONDITION: Blade is near mint, fittings are very good, and scabbard is excellent. Overall excellent condition. WZ
Blade Length
(A) 32" (B) 33 - 1/2" (C) 32 - 3/8"
Overall Length
(A) 37" (B) 38 - 1/4" (C) 37"