It should be noted that to preserve the "chain of custody" and to provide a witness to the condition of the piece, I expressed it directly to Tom Wittmann (who is also gluing down the portion of the leather that had come loose). When it is returned to me, I will photograph it and post pictures in my gallery. My photos will include pictures of the beautiful engraving on the upper scabbard fitting. I have recently completed the research on the person named as original wearer, and he was indeed a Brigadefuhrer in the NSKK, from the Landau area. Thanks to Mike Constandy for finding this information out.
