Germany, Third Reich. An Officer’s Sword, By Alexander Coppel United Republic of (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen mit Etui)

(Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen mit Etui)

Footnote: The Lorne Rifles (Scottish) originated in Milton

both edged in golden twisted Cellion threads

the tab with fourteen rows of two holes each for length adjustment

the award in mint condition

Germany, Third Reich. An Officer’s Sword, By Alexander Coppel United Republic of (Treudienst-Ehrenzeichen mit Etui)The sword measures at 103. 5 cm in total length with silver blade with no markings measuring at 2. 5cm wide, the hilt is in bronze with a black grip, the bottom of the hilt bears the numbers 1259, a Waffenamt mark and A. C G for Alexander Coppel. There is also a portapee attached to the hilt. There is a singular loop on the scabbard. The scabbard measures 89 cm (l) and the hilt measures at 16cm (l) x 12cm (w), very fine.