Germany, Ss. An Nco’s Dress Sword Auction until his death in 1919

until his death in 1919

chipping and loss evident in the blue enamels

zink core (non-magnetic)

with only light wear to the officer’s breast eagle

one depicting a studio portrait of General Erich von Falkenhayn

Germany, Ss. An Nco’s Dress Sword Auction until his death in 1919(SS Unterfhrerdegen). An SS Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) dress sword, measuring 103 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 87 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A fuller runs approximately two thirds of the length of each side. The blade is fully unmarked, and sits securely within a ribbed wooden handle. Secured to the handle at each end is a magnetic metal hand guard with an