Third Reich Army NCO/EM Sword w/Double-Etched Blade. Paul Weyersberg, sword/wreath within double-oval TM. Plain, unadorned nickel-plated hilt fittings show light surface wear with some minor speckling to the pommel, knuckle-bow and langets, but no major lifting or damage. Black bakelite grip shows light surface wear, but no cracks or chips and is complete with tight triple wire wrap. Plated double-etched blade measuring 34 ½" in length grades EX++ showing light surface wear/runner marks with some speckling to plating on obverse/reverse ricasso and two faint nicks to cutting edge, but no lifting or peeling to plating, and is complete with original brown leather blade buffer pad. Obverse blade features a 12 ½" long frosted panel with raised floral motif, Stahlhelm with crossed rifles and oak leaves, and open wing Reich eagle. Reverse blade features a 12 ½" long frosted panel with floral motif, Stahlhelm with crossed swords and oak leaves, and closed wing Wehrmacht eagle. Blade retains 100% of the frosted background finish on the blade panels as well as the laurel leaf motif on the blade spine. Dent-free, steel scabbard retains approximately 70% of the original black enamel showing uniform surface wear to both obverse and reverse. Attached to the hilt is an original Army Officer sword knot with gray leather strap/bullion stripes and aluminum bullion stem and acorn. Nice double-etched Third Reich Army NCO/EM sword with RARE double-etched blade. EX+/EX++ (24210) $1,495.