September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/7/2023
Lot consists of: (A) German WWII Heer deluxe Lionhead sword with red ruby eyes, with an "ALCOSO SOLINGEN" marked nickel-plated blade with scattered blemishes and freckling throughout its length. Deluxe brass fittings retain some finish with patina. Black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact with light wear. Steel scabbard retains most of its black painted finish. CONDITION: Good. (B) German WWII Heer Dress Sword with "ALBERT KUHL MUNSTER-ESSEN / ALCOSO SOLINGEN” marked blade. The nickel-plated steel blade remains bright with scattered blemishes and light freckling. Ferrule and hilt are made of gilded steel, which exhibits some of its original finish with patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact and without damage. Complete with black painted steel scabbard retains most of its repainted finish with scattered pitting and wear. CONDITION: Good. (C) Imperial German Dress Sword with “ACS” marked blade. The nickel-plated steel blade remains bright with scattered freckling and a light patina. Ferrule and hilt are made of gilded brass, which has wear and a nice patina. The black wire-wrapped trylon grip is intact and without damage. Slightly shifted wire. Complete with black painted steel scabbard retains some of its original factory paint with scuffing and wear. CONDITION: Good. (D) Luftwaffe officer's sword with an "ALCOSO SOLINGEN" marked nickel-plated blade with bright blade and scattered marks. Blue leather washer is present. Fittings have moderate wear, patina, and staining retaining some of their silver finish. 1 swastika replaced on guard. Blue leather wire-wrapped grip has light wear, and the wire is intact with patina. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: Longest: 40"
Blade Length
(A) 34 - 1/2" (B) 31 - 1/2" (C) 31 - 1/4" (D) 30 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A) 39 - 1/2" (B) 36" (C) 37" (D) 37 - 3/4"