Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig British Replica The warhead is stamped with

The warhead is stamped with manufacturer marking ЯR217 / 1936

The bayonet blade extended through the grip

the mock combat resulted in a number of casualties

We've all seen items like these in the hands of the drum majors of marching bands

Original German WWII Aluminum Fitted Luftwaffe Officer Sword by Rare Maker F. & A. Helbig British Replica The warhead is stamped withOriginal Items: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a German WWII Luftwaffe Officer's Sword from a rare maker with great aluminum fittings and a near mint nickel plated blade. This is mid war produced example, as early war examples were silver frosted nickel alloy. As the war continued they moved to the "air age" aluminum material. The reverse ricasso of this great sword is maker marked with a lightly etched oval trademark logo