BACKGROUND: The Sword/Sabre is an age old military tradition, that evolved from a functional weapon into an item of uniform dress ornamentation by the start of WWI. This strong tradition continues in many army’s to this day as a symbol of strength and power. After Hitler’s rise to power in 1933 and the reintroduction of conscription in early 1935 a wide variety of new sword and sabre designs were introduced to outfit the rapidly growing Wehrmacht. Originally, (circa 1934-36), personnel of the SS-Verfugüngstruppe, (SS-Special Purpose Troops), the military arm of the SS, utilized an altered army Officer/NCO’s sword with the army style gold finished components modified to a silver finished. In mid-1936 distinctive swords were designed and produced exclusively for wear by SS-VT, Police and Fire Officer’s and NCO personnel with minor variations depending on branch of service and rank. When issued the swords were accompanied by a hanger designed to suspend the sword from the wearers belt.  

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Black leather, tear drop shaped hanger with leather reinforced, black washed, steel friction carbine hook to front center. Leather tab tapers inward towards top edge and folds over to make the belt loop. Original retaining stud is still present. Reverse of the hanger is very well marked to a Pioneer unit "2/Pi 52". Nice untouched example.

GRADE ***3/4                                 PRICE $298.00