Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, First Model by E.&F. Hörster, Solingen

Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, First Model

A ceremonial First Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword used by officers and senior non-commissioned officers of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the pre-war and early WWII period. The sword features a polished double-edged steel blade with the maker’s mark “E.&F. Hörster, Solingen” engraved near the hilt. The hilt consists of a blue leather-wrapped grip with aluminum wire binding, capped by a pommel adorned with a gilt sunwheel swastika. The crossguard is shaped into stylized eagle wings, with a central medallion featuring a swastika emblem. The accompanying scabbard is wrapped in blue leather with aluminum fittings and includes suspension rings and the original leather hanger.

•Date of Manufacture: Circa 1935–1937

•Maker: E.&F. Hörster, Solingen, Germany

•Materials: Steel, leather, aluminum, gilt

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Complete Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword and scabbard in excellent condition with visible patinaClose-up of the eagle wings crossguard, a hallmark of Luftwaffe ceremonial swordsClose-up of the Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword hilt, featuring a blue leather grip, silver wire wrapping, and golden swastika sunwheel on the pommel Scabbard throat of the Luftwaffe sword with serial number and original leather hanger E.&F. Hörster Solingen maker’s mark engraved on the polished blade Blue leather scabbard with suspension rings and original hanger, showing authentic wear Scabbard throat of the Luftwaffe sword with serial number and original leather hanger. Close-up of the tip of the Luftwaffe sword scabbard, showing wear and patina on the metal drag Complete Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword and scabbard in excellent condition with visible patina

 

This First Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, manufactured by E.&F. Hörster of Solingen, is a stunning example of pre-war German ceremonial craftsmanship. The hilt features a blue leather grip with silver wire wrapping, crowned by a golden-toned swastika sunwheel on the pommel. The crossguard showcases the Luftwaffe eagle wings design with a central swastika medallion.

The blade, marked with the E.&F. Hörster Solingen maker’s engraving, remains highly polished. The original blue leather scabbard, complete with suspension rings and a leather hanger, displays authentic wear and a visible serial number.

This sword, introduced in 1935 and used ceremonially by Luftwaffe officers and senior NCOs, symbolizes the prestige of the German officer corps during the pre-war and early WWII years. Its historical and collectible value is enhanced by its excellent preservation and authentic features, making it an exceptional artifact for militaria collectors and WWII historians.

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