Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, First Model by E.&F. Hörster, Solingen
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ID: 12-0278
Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, First Model A ceremonial First Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword used by officers and senior non-commissioned officers of the German Air Force (Luftwaffe) during the pre-war and early WWII period. The sword features a polished double-edged steel blade with the maker’s mark “E.&F. Hörster, Solingen” engraved near the hilt. The hilt consists of a blue leather-wrapped grip with aluminum wire binding, capped by a pommel adorned with a gilt sunwheel swastika. The crossguard is shaped into stylized eagle wings, with a central medallion featuring a swastika emblem. •Date of Manufacture: Circa 1935–1937 •Maker: E.&F. Hörster, Solingen, Germany •Materials: Steel, leather, aluminum, gilt
This First Model Luftwaffe Officer’s Sword, manufactured by E.&F. Hörster of Solingen, is a stunning example of pre-war German ceremonial craftsmanship. The hilt features a blue leather grip with silver wire wrapping, crowned by a golden-toned swastika sunwheel on the pommel. The crossguard showcases the Luftwaffe eagle wings design with a central swastika medallion.
The blade, marked with the E.&F. Hörster Solingen maker’s engraving, remains highly polished. The original blue leather scabbard, complete with suspension rings and a leather hanger, displays authentic wear and a visible serial number.
This sword, introduced in 1935 and used ceremonially by Luftwaffe officers and senior NCOs, symbolizes the prestige of the German officer corps during the pre-war and early WWII years. Its historical and collectible value is enhanced by its excellent preservation and authentic features, making it an exceptional artifact for militaria collectors and WWII historians.
