Парадный палаш унтерофицера полиции СС (ІІІ Рейх)

Antique saber-cutlass from the Third Reich period. A rare collector's item. The blade is steel, straight, double-edged, nickel-plated, with one deep fuller. The heel bears the manufacturer's mark “Solingen”. The hilt consists of a crossguard, one side of which is bent towards the blade, and a pommel in the form of a round flat cap, a lower sleeve and a handle. All metal parts of the hilt are nickel-plated. The guard has a distinctive S-shape, is metal, and has decorative elements. The handle is made of wood, covered with black lacquer, with metal overlays and a ring for a lanyard. The police coat of arms is inserted into the central part of the handle. The metal scabbard is painted black (there are minor scratches) and decorated with a figured nickel-plated mouthpiece with a ring for attaching to a sword belt. The sword could be used by non-commissioned officers of regular police units as well as SS police units. Similar models were not used in combat and served exclusively ceremonial and status functions.