Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer Sword with Aluminum Fittings by F.A. Helbig Price_over $990 The liner chin strap is

The liner chin strap is unfortunately completely missing

and are both dated 1940

As the war in Europe progressed bridges were frequently destroyed in front of the advancing Allies and the requirement for an amphibious version of the jeep arose

indicating that it did see some handling

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

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Officer Sword with Aluminum Fittings by F.A. Helbig Price_over $990 The liner chin strap isOriginal 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"