Even though I stopped collecting, I always wanted a luft sword and when this became available, I couldn't resist it.
It is an early E.& F. Horster (w/waffenampt). It is marked under the crossguard with Schl.53 and also on the upper scabbard fitting (just above the hanger ring).
Also on the teardrop hanger is the following:
1. A. Komp.
d. L.N.S.
Just this stamped upside down is a stamping that is difficult to read due to the graining, but the best I can make out is R. Lm?Ko.
Iwill try to take some better pics later.
Just curious, what would a rig like this be worth in todays market.
All leather is intact with some minor wear and the blade is ex++ due to some runner marks in the center of the blade . Thanks, Ron