Puma Dove-head Army Sword

German WWII > Edged Weapons > Swords > Army Swords

I always like getting Puma swords they are interesting and often have unique features. This pattern is illustrated in Angolia's reference pg 116. There are some dots of age. When received this had a heavy nicotine patina so I had to clean the blade. It came back pretty good but some age remains. The 33" plated blade on this one rates Exc+. The original leather buffer pad remains intact. The stamped Puma maker mark was used on this one. Look to the throat and you will see that Puma numbered this one "No3". And we know that Puma did this, see Angolia's reference pg 116. The black enamel painted scabbard shows some normal period wear from the area that would rub in normal period wear. It certainly retains more than 96% of its original paint. The scabbard remains dent free and the throat is secured by two dome head screws. The aluminum hilt and P-guard are beautifully detailed with great gilt! There is some wear to the gilt finish revealing the base metal to a few spots. The languet features an open winged hand enhanced eagle. The black celluloid grip has a big chip to the top under the done-head. It's been darkened black and you would not see it if I were not to show it. Three aluminum twisted wires remain intact but a bit loose.