Auction 19
АНТИКВАРНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ И ДОСПЕХИ
May 16, 2020
Manhattan Art & Antique Center 1050 2nd Avenue Gallery 52 New York, New York 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 146:
A GERMAN WWII SS POLICE SWORD BY HERM. RATH
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Sold for: $800
Start price:
$
500
Estimated price:
$1,000 - $1,100
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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A GERMAN WWII SS POLICE SWORD BY HERM. RATH
The hilt fittings are all nickel-plated, ebony grip, few small chips next to insignia. Blade is in excellent condition marked by “HERM. RATH / SOLINGEN” and SS runes underneath, indicating to be an earlier example of this maker. Scabbard is straight with some minor dents with most of the original black paint remaining, both scabbard mounts are retained by two screws.
Dimensions: L: 37 in., (94 cm.)
Condition: Very good