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#325205 12/27/2016 08:10 AM
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Hello to all

Here is a Heer sword with what appears to be a leather grip ...

Seems to be an Alcoso sword ... do you know which model ?

Have you ever encountered that before? Do you think this could be period? It doesn't look messed with ... strange item ...




Many thanks for your informations

Briac

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Can I see the seal on the crown?



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unfortunately, that is the only 02 photos i have ... i don't own that one ...

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IMHO the handle from the "Pack & Sohne" is married with Alcoso. The grip was repaired with new leather.

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Thanks Vat for your answer !

Any other opinion ?

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Erring on the side of caution - with no additional pictures like the top of the pommel, my guess also is that the handle which may have had damage was then leather wrapped. Best Regards, Fred

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Vat is correct, the hilt is Pack made,so looks like the blade was switched .

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Thanks for your answers gentlemen

That's a good looking frankenstein then ... I thought of buying it for that leather thing but i had a little doubt ...

Thanks for the confirmation then ...

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I must say whoever put it together did a great job. On the side of caution I must note that when it comes to German swords the makers were quite liberal with the use of generic or other makers parts. I don't think that is the case here but it is really a nice combination and I bet it would have been a big seller during the Third Reich. I would love to see the pommel.

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I had Don Swanson re-wrap a sword grip using leather and he did a outstanding job. I tried doing it myself but it was beyond my skill set. I'm not sure if he is still doing this kind of work.


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