Heer 1938 NCO Sword

Product Description: This Heer 1938 NCO Sword is a really nice piece. The blade is gorgeous, and virtually pristine, with all of the original plating intact. The plating remains very bright, with only extremely slight traces of age. There are no nicks or damage to the blade. The blade ricasso is neatly stamped with the maker mark K. Negele in Tübingen. The handle is also very attractive, with nearly all of the original gold anodized finish. The number 30 1 39 is stamped under the cross guard, likely a date on which this sword may have been presented (January 30, 1939, the 6th anniversary of the Nazi seizure of power). The grip is nice and glossy, with no cracks or chips, and the handle shows light traces of honest wear and use. This Heer 1938 NCO sword is complete with its original scabbard. The scabbard is perfectly straight, with no dents, and shows light wear matching the handle, with some paint loss. The overall length of this sword is 36-1/4 inches. This is an attractive example of this German Army sword pattern, in excellent condition.

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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