Stunning SS Officer 'silver hilt' sword by Alcoso

Tiger-eye pantherhead, and large Runes shield - A collectors dream

The sword manufactured by the known maker of SS silver-hilts, Alcoso, Solingen. The sword with  heavy silvered oakleave hilt assembly, and with pantherhead top. The pantherhead with incredible 'tiger-eye' stones for eyes. The obverse of the crossguard with a large shield bearing raised Runes within a black enamel stiple  background. Reverse of the hilt with a plain silver langet. The polished black grip with silver wire bands. The polished steel blade with Alcoso name and logo. The scabbard with black painted shell.

Condition report: The sword  in overall very good condition. The grip free from  splits or other damage, and the silver wire bands tight. The silvered hilt in good order.  The blade with good polished finish, and free from pitting. The scabbard shell with  approximately 50/60% black paint finish remaining. The sword in uncleaned condition with obvious patina to the heavy silver fittings.

Note: Before the SS Officer sword (degen) was introduced in 1936, officers were allowed to carry any sword, but with silvered fittings as opposed to the golden fittings carried by army officers.