SS Officer Silver Hilt Sword | P.D Luneschloss 

M 1929 NSDAP & SS Eagle Crossguard

 Lion head hilt, and with the NSDAP & SS M1929 pattern eagle - A collectors dream

The sword manufactured by the known maker of SS silver-hilts, P.D.Luneschloss, Solingen. The sword with  heavy silvered oakleave hilt assembly, and with lion head top. The lion head the so-called jawless version used on this model by Luneschloss. The lion with the scarce to find fine emerald green stone eyes. The obverse of the crossguard with a large raised NSDAP & SS M1929 pattern eagle / swastika. Reverse of the hilt with a shield shaped silver langet. The polished black grip with silver wire bands. To the underneath of the crossguard, there is crudely engraved SS Runes, along with  membership number '1067'. The polished steel blade without Luneschloss name and logo. The scabbard with black painted shell. Length total: 97cm.

Condition report: The sword  in overall very good towards excellent 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 80% black paint finish remaining. 

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.

Additional notes: See Swords Of Germany 1900 / 1945, by Angolia, page 109 to see the same example.