Germany, SS. An NCO’s Dress Sword

(SS-Unterführerdegen). An SS Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) dress sword, measuring 103 cm in total length when inserted into the scabbard. It features an 87 cm-long, nickel-plated, magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and lower edge. A fuller runs approximately two-thirds of the length of each side. The blade is fully unmarked, and sits securely within a ribbed wooden handle. Secured to the handle at each end is a magnetic metal hand guard with an oak leaf ring facilitating the transition between the crossguard and grip. It completes with a flattened pommel nut bearing raised double Sig runes. The sword is accompanied by its period original scabbard, constructed of a black-painted magnetic metal shaft. Affixed to the upper shaft is an integral ring with a loop for the accommodation of a hanger for uniform suspension. The throat retains a magnetic metal fixture presenting a classic trefoil design, secured in place with dual side rivets. A stamped SS Gahr designer mark remains visible on the throat. The sword demonstrates issues consistent with age and wear, including some tarnishing of the blade, the loss of the buffer pad, some loosening and oxidation of the hand guard and ring, and some oxidation and loss of paint to the scabbard. The sword remains in an overall very fine condition.