Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Sabre, Lion’s Head Version, by E. & F. Hörster consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac it remains in an extremely

it remains in an extremely fine condition

2 mm inclusive of suspension

Nickel-silver fittings are riveted to the tip

(NSDAP Mantel für Hauptstellenleiter)

A rare and fascinating prewar glider pilot’s photo album

Germany, Heer. An Officer’s Sabre, Lion’s Head Version, by E. & F. Hörster consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac it remains in an extremely(Heer Sbel fr Offiziere mit Lwenkopf). A very well preserved Heer Officers dress parade sabre, measuring 105 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 82. 5 cm long, nickel plated, magnetic steel blade with a gentle curvature and which retains factory original sharpening to the tip. A wide fuller runs the majority of the length of the upper edge of each side of the blade. The obverse ricasso bears a makers mark of E. U. F.