Third Reich Panther Head Sword by Anton Wingen Jr.

A Third Reich panther head sword with the blade bearing the knight logo and name of the firm of Anton Wingen, Jr., of Solingen. The cross guard langet displays a short wing political eagle that is similar in design to the Third Reich police eagle. The wood grip is covered in black celluloid with triple wrapped wire. The lowest segment of the celluloid grip is missing, exposing the wood beneath. Much of the hilt assembly has the coloration of dark, unpolished, brass, with some traces of the original fire gilt observable in areas. The hilt of the sword is a panther’s head, with two faceted red glass eyes set into the head. The nickel plated blade has the expected minor spots and scratches, with some speckling of the finish. The blade is 34 inches long and the sword has an overall length in the scabbard of approximately 42 inches. The scabbard is the style with black paint, and on this scabbard to paint is about 80 percent intact, with the scabbard having a few shallow dents that do not effect the ability to insert or remove the sword . Overall very good condition.