Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Paul Weyersberg with Scabbard - Waffen Eagle 5 Marked British Militaria until passing into the IMA

until passing into the IMA collection

The unit was organized in 1942 and trained at Fort William Henry Harrison near Helena

and was awarded the German Cross (Deutsches Kreuz) in gold later that year

held in position via silvered GRVI buttons on both sides

Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Paul Weyersberg with Scabbard - Waffen Eagle 5 Marked British Militaria until passing into the IMAOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is a lovely example of a German WWII Luftwaffe Officer's Sword from a desirable maker with great aluminum fittings and a nickel plated 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, which was felt to be more appropriate. The blade of this example measures 28 1 4 inches, and is in very good