Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig with Replaced Scabbard Military Books & Documents By the mid-19th century

By the mid-19th century

though it does have some edge nicks/dents and the very tip of the blade has been bent over

the field artillery was forced to fire over open sights at point blank range to stop them

Bayonet is not included but is available separately

an the lock is functional

Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig with Replaced Scabbard Military Books & Documents By the mid-19th centuryOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a German WWII Luftwaffe Officer's Sword from a rare maker with great aluminum fittings and a very good condition carbon steel blade. This is mid war produced example, as early war examples were silver frosted nickel alloy. As the war continued they moved to the "air age" aluminum material. The reverse ricasso of this great sword is maker marked with a lightly etched oval trademark