Police Officer Degen – Paul Weyersberg & Co.

Product Description: A distinguished and historically resonant example of a German police officer’s dress sword, this Police Officer Degen – Paul Weyersberg & Co. is further elevated by its compelling wartime provenance. Accompanied by a veteran’s letter from Donald Y. Morgan of Service Battery, 933rd Field Artillery Battalion, the sword is recorded as having been taken from a surrendering German officer in Heidelberg on March 31, 1945, imbuing the piece with direct personal and historical context from the closing days of the Second World War.

The blade, measuring approximately 33 inches to the guard and 38 inches overall, retains a bright, original finish with only minor age marks and light surface wear, indicative of limited use. The ricasso is crisply stamped with the double-oval maker’s mark “Paul Weyersberg & Co. Solingen,” a respected Solingen manufacturer highly regarded among collectors. The leather buffer remains present and intact.

The hilt is finely preserved, exhibiting light, honest wear with well-retained plating throughout. The ebony grip is in excellent condition, tightly bound with nickel wire and showing minor wear at the insignia. The police eagle remains intact, with wear revealing the underlying tombak base. Some areas of corrosion are noted to the metal surfaces of the handle, consistent with age.

The scabbard is equally well-preserved, retaining the majority of its original black painted finish, with minor scuffs and wear from period handling. The throat screws remain intact, and overall presentation is strong and cohesive.

Offered in excellent condition overall, this example combines quality manufacture, completeness, and exceptional provenance. As such, it represents a highly desirable opportunity for advanced collectors seeking an authentic and visually striking edged weapon with direct ties to a documented wartime capture.

Historical Description: The traditional sword was part of the regalia of many of the Third Reich’s military and paramilitary branches, including the Wehrmacht, Polizei, and SS. Wear of the sword was typically limited to dress occasions, and was generally reserved for officers and NCOs. Each soldier or official had to purchase his own sword. These were made by a variety of manufacturers and made available through distributors. Although the overall pattern and appearance of Third Reich swords was regulated by the government or military, there were countless options that the wearer of the sword could choose from, depending on his personal taste, and how much money he wanted to spend. Blades were available with or without etchings. Some swords bore German national symbols on the handle, such as an eagle and swastika on the cross guard or grip, or an organization emblem or swastika on the pommel. Other swords were manufactured without these emblems. Swords could be personalized with engravings or etchings identifying the owner. In wear, they were suspended from a sword hanger worn under the uniform. The wide variety of Third Reich swords, and the generally extremely high level of workmanship used in the traditional craft of sword manufacture, makes these extremely interesting to collect and to study.

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