Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer Sword with Aluminum Fittings by F.A. Helbig Price_over $990 indicating that it did see

indicating that it did see some handling

This is what could be referred to as "Hen's Teeth"

Weight: 20 lbs 4 oz

The liner chin strap is unfortunately completely missing

The black enamel paint of this scabbard is mostly complete

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer Sword with Aluminum Fittings by F.A. Helbig Price_over $990 indicating that it did seeOriginal 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. This is mid war produced example as early war examples were silver frosted nickel alloy, however as the war continued they moved to the "air age" aluminum material. This excellent example was made by F. A. Helbig of Steinbach. The reverse ricasso is marked F. A. HELBIG Steinbach KR. The 28 1 2"