A Weimar Republic Marine Officers Sword.
A standard form of naval officers sword, lion’s head hilt without jewelled eyes, front and rear folding shell guards, undamaged cream grip with all grip wire intact. Gilt dull, with its correct scabbard with three scabbard mounts, again gilt missing. All the rivets holding the mounts to the leather good, the leather is supple and undamaged. Marked to the upper section of the scabbard mount ‘N (Nordsee) 1560’ with matching number to the rear folding langet ‘N1560’ with the addition of the Weimar period eagle over Marine ‘M’. The blade is the standard piped back naval type with the maker’s mark of the Eickhorn small squirrel, good condition £240-£280

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Fine Collection of German Medals and Militaria.

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This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping.