Original Imperial German WWI Engraved Kaiserliche Marine Officer’s Damascus Sword & Scabbard Named to von Parpart Family Member Thompson SMG with an additional sixteen signatures

with an additional sixteen signatures below the print of men in the 1st Cavalry Division who were present at Ia Drang

The large metal Reichsadler (National Eagle) badge on the front of the helmet is in very good condition

made by a legendary Solingen maker

which was recognized with a pin and membership of the association

though the sear or trigger spring is a bit weak

Original Imperial German WWI Engraved Kaiserliche Marine Officer’s Damascus Sword & Scabbard Named to von Parpart Family Member Thompson SMG with an additional sixteen signaturesOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is an exceptional Imperial German Kaiserliche Marine officers sword carried by a member of the von Parpart family during the Imperial and First World War era. It combines a desirable Damascus steel blade, extensive engraved naval decoration, a lions head hilt, and a personalized folding guard engraved v. Parpart. Although the precise officer has not yet been conclusively identified, the named family association gives