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Hello!
I could buy a wonderfoul german WW1 officers sord. It is very rare - it is edged with " 3. Seebataillon" - "Tsingtau China" , it is stamped with "II W.D. 128" at the handle. The producer is H�rster Solingen on the blade. The seller cannot garantee it is original because he doens�t collect swords - he says.

My question: Is anything known if there are high-quality-reproductions on the market from H�rster Solingen?
There are no better photoes - sorry!
Or do you think it is original? My opinion is that it is original - PLEASE tell me your opinion.

Thanks alot, Regards, DAN

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blade

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marked at the handle

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one more again

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the last one!
Thanks!

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DANDAH,

What makes you think that this sword is German beyond it's similar physical characteristics? ?

The H�rster company is still in existence today and makes swords for many foreign military needs.

Rather than a 'reproduction' I would garner that the sword in mention is a contemporary(post WWII) piece made for a foreign need.

Just my thoughts.

John Pepera

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The photos are bad-probably on purpose-The Horster TM is not the type used in the WWI era. End of story.


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