German Third Reich SS Officer's Dress Sword with Scabbard by Peter D. Krebs (Original)
SKU: 259
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Pet.Dan KREBS Sloingen
Year Manufactured: 1939-1945
Size / Dimensions: Blade length 29-1/2 inches. Scabbard 36-1/2 inches.
Materials / Construction: Nickel-plated hilt with black wood grip with aluminum wire wrap. Black painted steel scabbard with nickel-plated drag
Condition: Very Good
PRICE: $3500.00
Seller Type: WW2C
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: 2000
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This original German Third Reich SS Officer's Dress Sword with Scabbard. Single-edged, marked straight blade with white leather washer. Nickel hilt fittings, early step style pommel, with stamped SS proof "Kulturzeichen" in underside of crossguard and top of scabbard throat. Ebony grip consists of fourteen segments separated by nickel wire wrap with perfectly positioned background burnished nickel runes button. Black lacquered steel scabbard with nickel-plated steel fittings retains 99% finish and exhibts one minor obverse dent 12 cm above lower pressed fitting. Movable attachment ring present. Peter D. Krebs was the major SS sword manufacturer in Solingen. Small SS runes properly stamped on the bottom of the knuckle-bow and the scabbard throat.
History
The German Third Reich SS Officer's Sword represents an iconic piece of militaria from World War II, notable for its craftsmanship, historical significance, and connection to the elite Schutzstaffel (SS). Crafted by Peter D. Krebs, a renowned Solingen-based swordmaker, this piece reflects the high-quality standards associated with Third Reich ceremonial weaponry.
The hilt is adorned with a blackened wooden grip wrapped with silver wire, providing a firm yet elegant hold. The pommel and crossguard are crafted from nickel-plated steel, with intricate designs that include SS runes and the Reichsadler (Imperial Eagle) emblem, symbolizing the power of the Third Reich.
