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SW-109 Gilt Paul Weyersberg Dovehead Engraved & Personalized
Here is a top quality piece that is perfect for the collector who demands the best. Illustrated on pg 130 of Angolia's reference it does vary slightly in that this one is way better!! The purchaser opted for an extra cost etch, again this can be seen on pg 41. The plated blade rates Mint- being bright and clean with no plating loss. The frosted background to the etch is perfect. Everything is crisp and perfectly executed. The blade is etched with the double oval maker mark. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent-free. It has good paint with several minor scratches, say the paint is better than 97%.  I love the hilt!! This is a solid brass example with hand enhanced details exhibiting outstanding detail and workmanship. Look at the eagles wings! Look at the dots that are hand hammered all over the backstrap and obverse of the languet!! Best of all the reverse is Jeweler engraved "GS". Take a second and see the wee lines inside the letters? You never find this kind of detail on anything made today!! The "P" guard has deeply cast acorns and oak leaves, with again hand-work. The back-strap continues this theme. The obverse languet features a raised-out long-winged political-style eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple brass wire, the center of which is the springy type. A beauty design with a ton of factory gilt and expensive period options! Exc++
$2470

SW-100 The Absolute Coolest Army Pattern Ever made Höller 21 
Höller made some near stuff and this one was always a goal of mine. This is the first I've ever owned and I'm hoping it does not sell fast! Pattern 21 is featured on pg 92 of Angolia's Swords reference and the first pattern in the Höller section! Made in the Art Deco style of the time the Nazi National Eagle clutching the Swas. is HUGE!- like 3x the std size. See how the crossguard negates the requirement for a ferrel? Neat. Cast in solid brass and exhibiting outstanding detail and workmanship. The "P" guard has a 3d oak leaf motif. The back-strap again is well detailed, the more you look the more you see! The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect condition being wrapped with triple brass wire wrap. The wire is a tight to the perfect celluloid. The plain blade is bright and shiny, grading near mint with a deep maker mark. The scabbard is undented. The black paint shows age and crazing and rates 99%. A nice detailed sword at way more than you would expect to pay!! :> but why go for the usual when you can get the best!! Exc++
$2595

SW-89 WKC Dovehead Model 1056
Here's a rare pattern that rarely hangs around dealer sites. The plated blade rates NM being bright and clean right with no plating loss.The blade is stamped with the knight's head above the WKC letters to the obverse. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 136 and known as Model 1056. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent-free. It has good paint with the normal crazing and minor scratches and oxidation, say the paint is better than 97%.  This is a solid brass example with hand enhanced details exhibiting outstanding detail and workmanship. The really neat thing about the sword is the separately applied Wehrmacht style eagle on the crossguard. The eagle is correctly pined in place. The "P" guard has finely detailed acorns and oak leaves. The back-strap again is well detailed. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple brass wire. A rare desirable design! Exc++
$724 Layaway(js)

SW-88 Gilt WKC Lionhead Model 1016
Here's a ornate design that features much original gilt. The plated blade rates Mint- being bright and clean right with no plating loss.The blade is stamped with the knight's head above the WKC letters. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 136 and known as Model 1016. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent-free. It has good paint with the normal crazing and minor scratches and oxidation, say the paint is better than 97%.  This is a solid brass example with hand enhanced details exhibiting outstanding detail and workmanship. Wonderful  head design with glass eyes adorn the hilt. Almost has that art deco look. The "P" guard has finely detailed acorns and oak leaves. The back-strap again is well detailed. The obverse languet features a raised-out short-winged political-style eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple brass wire, one of which is a bit loose. A beauty design with a ton of factory gilt! Exc++
$760 Layaway(gw)

SW-108 "Roon" Pattern Dove-head by Eickhorn
Very interesting pattern. The plated blade rates Mint- being bright and clean. The blade is stamped with the mid-period Eickhorn maker mark. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 80 and known as Model 1716. This particular example features the optional Wehrmacht eagle. The Roon is intereesting cause they were factory made plain and then an optional pattern was added by hand at the purchasers request. This is the only  3rd Reich sword that I know of that could be ordered from the factory sans a Swastica. You can sometimes find these with just oak-leaves on the languet. Interesting, I guess evidence that net everyone in the Army was a political supporter of the Nazis. The black enamel painted scabbard has a small impression that is near impossible to picture and best found with your fingers. It has a good repainted surface with a few odd chips, say the paint is better than 98%.  This is a brass based example with some wear to the high areas. The top of the hilt expertly covers the tang with hand enhanced detail. The "P" guard has 4 large oak leafs. The obverse languet features a closed-winged eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple brass wire.. A good example. Exc+/Exc++
$725

SW-110 Eickhorn EM Dovehead with Optional Etch Pattern
Here is a top quality piece that has an etch dedicated to a Calvary unit! Seems they leaned towards the etched versions of these swords.  Illustrated on pg 75 of Angolia's reference this one is known as pattern 189. The purchaser opted for an extra cost etch, again this can be seen on pg 42. The plated blade rates Mint- being bright and clean with no plating loss. The frosted background to the etch is perfect. "Kavallerie Regt. Nr. 10 Torgau". Everything is crisp and perfectly executed. The blade is etched with the mid-period maker mark. The black enamel painted scabbard has some small hits to the lower leading edge. It has good paint with several minor scratches and some paint loss, say the paint is better than 97%.  The hilt is a nickel example with the tang peaned over on the top. The entire hilt is plain as we usually see on EM examples. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple aluminum wire. Finishing the piece is an original portepee. A nice example with a detailed etch. Exc++
$1550

SW-44 The Ultimate Dovehead by Herder!
Herder made some beautiful swords in the period, this one is one of the most ornate! Nice original example in brass. A similar hilt design is illustrated in the Angolia Sword Book on Page 85. The hilt is burnished brass exhibiting outstanding detail and workmanship. The "P" guard has finely detailed swirls. The back-strap again is well detailed, the more you look the more you see! Contains a gorgeous and ornate center panel design. The obverse languet features a "raised-out open-winged eagle" exhibiting fine detail. The ferrule is integrated into the hilt! The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect condition being wrapped with double wire wrap. The wire is a tight to the perfect celluloid. The plain blade is bright and shiny, grading near mint with a deep black maker mark. The scabbard is dented the reverse being worse than the obverse. The black paint shows age and crazing and rates 97%. A nice detailed sword at a bargain price. Last one I saw was offer at well over $3k!Exc+/Exc++
$1995

Eickhorn Field Marshall Series Swords

SW-106 Eickhorn "Defflinger" Pattern Flat-bow by Eickhorn
Another example out of the highly successful Field Marshall series. The plated blade rates Mint- being bright and clean right with no plating loss. Just nothing at all the most fussy of you could find. The blade is stamped with the mid period Eickhorn maker mark. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 82 and known as Model 1735. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent-free. It has excellent paint with just a few minor scratches, the paint is better than 99%.  The hilt is a brass based example with a nice gilded wash. Cool "Art Deco" design. Look at the "P" guard it's a flat bow that became popular towards the end of the 30's. The traditional oak-leaf motif has been replaced with a more modern dot pattern. The obverse languet features a raised-out closed-winged Army-style eagle. The back strap is a neat geometric design. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple aluminum wire that really stands out against the black celluloid.. A beauty design with good factory gilt! Exc++
$782

SW-91 Eickhorn Prince Eugen Saber 
Well I never know if I should list these in the SS section or the Army. This pattern was absolutely a favorite of SS officers. Nice plated blade rates Mint-. being bright and clean throught out with no damage or age. Really I don't even know why the minus other than I never rate anything Mint. The blade is stamped with the mid-period Eickhorn mark. The factory red felt buffer is intact. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent free and has good paint with the normal crazing. This very distinctive hilt is made of gilt aluminum, don't bother looking for a brass based example cause they were never made in brass! Look at that evil looking bird on the crossguard! The gilding has remained intact on about 90% of the hilt in some places it has worn thin. The black celluloid over wood grip retains all of its grip wire and the celluloid remains unchipped or cracked. This example is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 82/83. There is also another pic it there somewhere with an SS guy with this one. The end of the crossguard terminates with a swirl. Both the back-strap and the knuckle bow are ornately decorated. Check out the pommel eagle!! Certainly one of the most desirable of all Eickhorn Patterns. Exc++
$1695 HOLD(alex)

SW-104 Eickhorn "Zieten" Pattern Flat-bow by Eickhorn
Here's a tough to find ornate design that features much original gilt. The plated blade rates Exc++ being bright and clean right with no plating loss. The only thing holding this back a bit is a few nicks to the cutting edge. Small, but if you look close you can find them. The blade is stamped with the mid period Eickhorn maker mark. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 81 and known as Model 1734. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent-free. It has good paint with the normal crazing and minor scratches, the paint is better than 99%.  The hilt is an aluminum based example with a nice gilded wash. Cool "Art Deco" head design with glass eyes adorn the hilt. The head is huge. If this were Imperial I would call this a "Grosser" size. Now look at the "P" guard it's a flat bow that became popular towards the end of the 30's. The traditional oak-leaf motif has been replaced with a more modern dot pattern. The obverse languet features a raised-out closed-winged Army-style eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple aluminum wire that really stands out against the black celluloid.. A beauty design with good factory gilt! Exc++
$815 Layaway(rs)

SW-107 "Wrangel" Pattern Dove-head by Eickhorn
Another pattern named after a famous German leader. The plated blade rates Exc++ being bright and clean right with just a few dots to the reverse about the maker mark. Other than that it's fine. The blade is stamped with the mid period Eickhorn maker mark. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 77 and known as Model 1693. The black enamel painted scabbard is dent-free. It has good paint with much crazing scratches and oxidation, say the paint is better than 90%.  There is a small impression midway on the reverse. This is a brass based example with some wear to the high areas. The top of the hilt expertly covers the tang with hand enhanced detail to the huge oak-leaf that is cast there. The "P" guard has an oak leaf and acorn motif. This pattern is continued everywhere including the ferrel, backstrap and P-guard. The obverse languet features a open-winged eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple aluminum wire that really stands out against the black celluloid.. A good example. Exc+
$699

Navy

SW-93 Alcoso Navy with all the Trimin's
One of my goals at this years SOS was to find a nice Navy sword. Took me 2 days but I finally found one tucked away. I love this sword. Absolutely the best you could buy in the period this one has all the extras collectors seek. Triple engraved high quality plated blade rates Mint- being bright and clean right with no plating loss. The etch pattern is really clear and dark featuring ships and sailing motifs. The spine is etched with an oak leaf pattern. It's not washed out or been cleaned to nothing like so many we see. The blade is stamped with the early Alcoso scales logo dating this 1937-1939 era. Finally the buffer is intact. The brass and leather scabbard sports assembly marked fittings that are dent-free and maintain good gilt finish. The leather has suffered two bends but it's still stiff and does not fall over limp without the blade inserted. All the stitching is intact, all the staples are too. The gilded solid brass fittings are all impressed with swirl patterns reminiscent of waves. Lastly the locket folds over and perfectly fits the pin on the upper fitting. It's not suffering the dried out leather shrinkage like so many. The brass hilt is really well detailed with oak leaves and in the middle of the central panel the traditional fouled anchor. The back-strap again is well detailed, the whole thing has really deep 3D pattern with wee hand-enhanced details. Look at the lions whiskers, each has been added by hand. I so love these small details. This sword had the glass red/green eyes collectors seek. Finally the grip is a solid ivory beauty. It is perfectly wrapped with tight brass wire wrap. Finally a beauty with all the extras! NM
$3595 HOLD(sn)

Land Customs

SW-103 WKC Pattern 1016 Land Customs Saber
Ok, I know what you guys are thinking. How come everyone else calls this an SS sword? Well I believe that some of these likely were used for the SS, The silver wash and green eyes are exactly what the SS used. Call it what you want. Angolia calls it a Land Customs so I will too! Here's an ornate design that is truly special the entire brass based hilt is silver washed. The silver is worn off the high areas exposing the brass based hilt, everywhere else the silver has patinaed to black. The plated blade rates Exc+/Exc++ being bright and clean right with no plating loss. The blade is stamped with the WKC Knights head maker mark but it's so far under the hilt that all I could get from trying to photograph it was a sore neck :> . This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 267 and known as Model 1016. The black enamel painted scabbard has 2 impressions. I have tried to angle the scabbard in a way that you can see it. Very hard as every other way it's invisible. but you can feel these with you finger. It has good paint with the normal crazing and minor scratches and oxidation, say the paint is better than 98%.  This is a solid brass example with hand enhanced details exhibiting outstanding detail and workmanship. Wonderful  head design with extra cost optional evil green glass eyes adorn the hilt. The "P" guard has deeply detailed acorns and oak leaves. The back-strap again is well detailed with an unengraved monogram panel. The obverse languet features a raised-out short-winged political-style eagle. The grip is black celluloid and is in perfect shape without chips or cracks. It is wrapped with triple brass wire. Included is a well worn, almost broke portepee with a green dot. A beauty design missing from most collections. Exc+/Exc++
$2580

Luftwaffe

SW-112 Early SMF Luftwaffe Sword  Early example in solid nickel. This one has an Exc++ blade. The etched maker mark is correctly executed just below a waffen approval stamp. No sharpening, graying or pitting, there are a couple small nicks but nothing major, You will have to run your nail the length of the blade edge to find this. The blade is seated through a pebbled blue leather washer into the crossguard. The hilt fittings are all early silver washed nickel with wonderful patina. The grip is double wire wrapped in copper springy wire SMF used early in production. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the nickel fittings however there is evidence of bruises and marks from normal wear. The leather is original with 100% coverage to both the grip and the scabbard. Scabbard screws are all present. Finally look at how the patina of the scabbard matches the hilt!! This has not been touched in years!! Overall Exc++ $1795 Layaway(nk)   SW-115 Late SMF Luftwaffe Sword  Later example in aluminum. This one has an Exc/Exc+ blade. The etched maker mark is correctly executed just below a waffen approval stamp. No sharpening but the blade has gray, age and nicks to the cutting edge that I have tried to show you the worse of. The blade is seated through a pebbled blue leather washer into the crossguard. The hilt fittings are all matte aluminum with matching patina. I just appreciate so much that the handwork continued on these things even at this late stage, look at the pommel edges! The grip is double wire wrapped in aluminum springy wire SMF used later in production. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the fittings however there is evidence of bruises and marks from normal wear. The leather is original with 98% coverage to both the grip and the scabbard. The only loss I can see I show you. Scabbard screws are all present. The hanger is intact but it appears that the upper fitting cracked and was been repaired long ago, in the period? Who knows, but is was long ago. This is a steal. Overall Exc/Exc+ $1295   SW-117 Paul Weyersberg Luftwaffe Sword  Very early example in solid nickel. This one has a Exc++ blade. The etched maker mark is correctly executed just below the stickbird waffen approval stamp. No sharpening, graying or pitting, there are a couple small scuffs to the mid section and the very tip suffers a wee bit of plating loss. Looking at period pics you often see these guys resting the tip of the sword on the ground so loss at the tip is something we often see. The blade is seated through a pebbled blue leather washer into the crossguard. The hilt fittings are all early silver washed nickel with lots of patina. These are the early kind with the brass roundels inserted into the pommel and crossguard. The pommel edges are of course hand enhances with oak leaves. BTW, take a second an look at the side profile of the pommel. See how the sides stick way out? That's a feature of these early swords. The later the sword, the flatter these pommels are. The late aluminum pommels are practically flat. Sorta like an B cup as compared to an A cup. There, now everyone understands!! (Man, I gotta stop writing descriptions late at nite!!) The grip is double wire wrapped in copper springy wire Weyersberg used early in production. There are no dents to the scabbard body or the nickel fittings however there is evidence of bruises and marks from normal wear. The leather is original with 99% coverage to both the grip and the scabbard. The scabbard shows evidence of touch-ups with some shoe wax hiding the scuffs and tiny areas of leather loss at the seam. I have taken pains to show you the worse possible views of the scabbard leather. Scabbard screws are all present. A nice early Luft sword. Overall Exc+/Exc++ $1495 HOLD(o)